Nowon-gu Allocates 33.3 Billion KRW Supplementary Budget to Realize a Cultural City

A total of 33.3 billion KRW allocated for 150 projects across 10 sectors including culture and tourism, transportation and logistics, environment, health, and social welfare

Key projects reflected include Suraksan Dongmakgol Recreation Forest development, construction of the children’s complex cultural facility ‘Jump,’ and expansion of Nowon Love Gift Certificates issuance

Scheduled for final approval through the district council plenary session on the 28th

Nowon-gu (Mayor Oh Seung-rok) announced that it has allocated a total of 33.3 billion KRW in the first supplementary budget proposal for 2023.

This supplementary budget proposal includes an increase of 35.3 billion KRW for 150 general account projects, a decrease of 2.1 billion KRW for 6 projects, and an increase of 150 million KRW for 3 special account projects, resulting in a total budget of approximately 1.2753 trillion KRW, which is about 33.3 billion KRW (2.69%) more than the original budget.

The main contents are ▲ 3.63531 billion KRW for culture, arts, and sports projects to expand cultural city infrastructure ▲ 7.95448 billion KRW for creation and maintenance projects to complete the healing city ▲ 2.42275 billion KRW for revitalizing the local economy ▲ 4.191 billion KRW for district contributions related to confirmed subsidy projects and selected public contest projects, among others.

Under the belief that culture is “universal welfare” that enhances the quality of life for all residents, the district is focusing on building cultural infrastructure. It has allocated 630 million KRW for the creation of the second park golf course within the Jungnangcheon flower garden, aiming for completion by the end of this year.

For the ‘Neighborhood Water Playground Operation,’ which attracted about 92,000 visitors last summer who enjoyed a cool summer break, 273 million KRW has been allocated to provide even richer recreational activities this year. Additionally, 78 million KRW has been assigned for the establishment of a smart library to be installed inside subway stations.

To ensure a high-quality completion of the healing city, a total of 7.95448 billion KRW has been allocated. This includes 976 million KRW for the development of Suraksan Dongmakgol Natural Recreation Forest, the nation’s first urban-type recreation forest scheduled for completion next year, and 2.1 billion KRW for the maintenance of aging parks such as Jungpyeong Children’s Park and Madeul Sports Park. After opening at the end of November last year, Nowon Train Village Hall 1 (Swiss Hall), which has become a district tourist course with over 34,000 visitors in just three months, will receive 157 million KRW to enhance its content. Furthermore, 562.53 million KRW has been allocated for landslide prevention and hiking trail facility maintenance to prevent summer flood damage and create safe walking paths.

The district plans to boost the sluggish domestic economy and increase sales at local small businesses by issuing additional Nowon Love Gift Certificates. Following the issuance of 9 billion KRW in the first half of the year, the issuance scale will be expanded to 21 billion KRW in the second half. A budget shortfall of 1.221 billion KRW has been allocated accordingly. Additionally, 1.42851 billion KRW has been allocated for the sign improvement project at Gongneung-dong Dokkaebi Market and the installation of an arcade at Sanggye Central Market.

Moreover, to create a happy Nowon for all generations, welfare for the disabled, elderly, infants, and vulnerable groups will be strengthened. Following the high utilization of the first disability-friendly beauty salon opened in the Sanggye area last October, a second branch will be established in the Gongneung area with a total budget of 550 million KRW, including 90 million KRW from city funds. The district plans to build a dense Nowon-type welfare system by allocating 11.272 billion KRW to social welfare projects such as the construction of the children’s complex cultural facility ‘Jump,’ remodeling of public daycare centers, and installation of a psychological counseling center for the elderly.

The supplementary budget proposal will be finalized at the plenary session on the 28th of this month after review by the standing committee and the special budget and accounts committee.

Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon-gu, said, “This supplementary budget focuses on expanding various cultural and leisure infrastructures to revitalize daily life as the COVID-19 pandemic winds down. We will do our best to realize district administration that residents can feel at their level and create a Nowon where everyone is happy.”

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