Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo-gu, Proven as a Genuine Household Expert?

Dangin-dong Resident Convenience Facility Saves 8.4 Billion KRW in Construction Costs through Design Changes

Mapo-gu Reduces Construction Costs and Period through Public-Private Partnership Agreement... Greatly Enhances Resident Satisfaction and Convenience

Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo-gu: “Facilities Worth 300 Billion KRW Should Not Be Exclusively Used by Some Residents... We Will Create a Place for Everyone”

Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo District

Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo-gu, has been praised for fully demonstrating his dedication to serving the residents.

Mapo-gu announced that through design changes to the ongoing Dangin-dong resident convenience facility project, it saved 8.4 billion KRW in construction costs and shortened the construction period by 9 months.

The district reflected the opinions of residents from Seogang-dong and Hapjeong-dong, areas near the Dangin-ri Power Plant (currently Seoul Thermal Power Plant), as well as resolutions from the local coexistence committee, and decided last month to change the design of the Dangin-dong resident convenience facility.

The main changes included adding an underground parking lot and convenience facilities that were not in the original design, increasing the total floor area by 2,290㎡, and changing the swimming pool to a fitness sauna in response to residents’ requests.

Accordingly, Mapo-gu, the design firm, the construction company, and the construction management team signed a “Public-Private Cooperation Agreement for the Construction of Dangin-dong Resident Convenience Facility.” They agreed to improve and supplement the issues in the original design to reduce the budget and accelerate project progress.

In fact, the four organizations decided through this agreement not to increase the construction costs. As a result, the district expanded the total floor area from the initial 5,260㎡ to 7,600㎡ while saving approximately 8.4 billion KRW in increased construction costs.

The construction period is also expected to be reduced by 9 months. They plan to shorten the construction period by applying the “Fast Track” method, which allows design and construction to proceed simultaneously.

Accordingly, the Dangin-dong resident convenience facility is scheduled to be completed by December 2024.

While construction costs and duration have decreased due to the design changes, resident satisfaction and user convenience in the nearby area have significantly improved.

A representative of a licensed real estate office in Mapo-gu said, “Considering land and construction costs as well as future value, the Dangin-dong resident convenience facility appears to have a future asset value of up to 300 billion KRW.”

In response, Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo-gu, stated, “The Dangin-dong resident convenience facility, which is said to have a future asset value of up to 300 billion KRW, should not be used exclusively by some residents but should be a facility accessible to everyone regardless of age or gender.”

On April 21, Mapo-gu signed a public-private partnership agreement for the construction of the Dangin-dong Resident Convenience Facility at the Mapo-gu Office's medium conference room, with the construction company, construction management team, and design firm to actively cooperate in the project.

Looking at the number of public saunas and swimming pools in Mapo-gu over the past three years around the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of saunas decreased by 12, while swimming pools increased by 1 (public saunas: 32 → 20, swimming pools: 12 → 13).

An official from the district said, “Swimming pools are facilities used only by specific members, but fitness saunas are places anyone can use,” adding, “Since sauna facilities are decreasing, we actively reflected residents’ requests for such facilities in the design changes.”

Moreover, by additionally designing underground parking space and convenience facilities, restrooms, convenience stores, cafes, and restaurants will also be created. Through this, the district has established a foundation that not only enhances user convenience but also accommodates more users.

Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo-gu, said, “The Dangin-dong resident convenience facility should serve as a practical compensation measure for local residents who have suffered for a long time due to the Dangin-ri Power Plant, and it will be built as a genuine convenience facility that prioritizes residents’ opinions,” adding, “Furthermore, all projects will be carried out with a focus on maximizing budget efficiency.”

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