Accelerating the Development of Gwangyang Dongcheon Scenic Plaza

Announcement of Implementation Plan by End of August with Goal to Complete Appraisal

Land Compensation to be Completed by May 2024

Gwangyang City in Jeollanam-do announced that it is accelerating the creation of the "Dongcheon Scenic Plaza," a large-scale park connected to Dongcheon in Gwangyang-eup.

The creation of Dongcheon Scenic Plaza is a long-cherished project of the residents of Yonggang-ri, aimed at expanding green spaces insufficient for the rapidly increasing population and establishing a resting area connecting Dongcheon and Seocheon.

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Dongcheon Scenic Plaza is a large-scale plaza located at 820-1 Yonggang-ri, Gwangyang-eup, covering an area of 23,863㎡. The project budget totals 11.8 billion KRW, including 4 billion KRW for land compensation and 7.5 billion KRW for construction costs.

Utilizing the existing Dongcheon, a green space where all four seasons can be experienced will be created, along with eco-friendly convenience facilities that combine walking and healing spaces to establish a specialized resting area.

A pedestrian bridge connecting to Moksung-ri will also be constructed nearby.

The city plans to complete the preparation and announcement of the implementation plan within this month, conduct appraisals and compensation calculations, and complete land loss compensation for 26 incorporated land parcels and 64 affected structures in two phases by May 2024.

Kim Jaewon, Director of the Parks Department, said, "Through this project, we expect to provide pleasant scenery and spaces to nearby citizens and tourists by designing a natural green city connecting Dongcheon and Seocheon."

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seonsik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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