Gwangju Buk-gu Selected for Green Public Restroom Pilot Project Competition

On the 11th, Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City announced that it has secured a special grant of 90 million KRW after being selected in the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's '2023 National Safe Green Public Restroom Leading Project' contest.

This contest was held to support the creation of eco-friendly public restrooms that contribute not only to the safe and convenient use by residents but also to energy savings.

Among the submissions, the project plan for the creation of a green public restroom at Ilgok 1st Neighborhood Park, submitted by Buk-gu, was recognized for its appropriateness, feasibility, and ripple effects, making it the only autonomous district in Gwangju to be selected.

The public restroom at Ilgok 1st Neighborhood Park is heavily used by residents due to its proximity to large apartment complexes and commercial areas, but aging facilities and safety issues have caused inconvenience to residents.

With this selection, Buk-gu will invest a total project cost of 130 million KRW to carry out remodeling to improve the usage environment of the public restroom at Ilgok 1st Neighborhood Park in the second half of this year.

Through interior and exterior facility construction of the public restroom, a pleasant environment will be created, and crime prevention facilities such as abnormal sound emergency bells and laser beam visual septids will be introduced to ensure residents' safety.

Additionally, water-saving devices for toilets and urinals, automatic lighting, and natural lighting windows will be installed to enhance energy efficiency, and convenience facilities for the disabled, such as safety handrails, will also be provided.

A Buk-gu official stated, "We expect the usage environment of the aging public restroom to be greatly improved," adding, "We will continue to promote facility improvements and management to ensure no inconvenience to residents in the future."

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