Dongjak-gu Holds Resident Briefing on Location of Seobu Line Railway Vehicle Depot

Discussion on the Relocation Request of Railway Base and Environmental Support Center within the Capital Materials Site... "We Will Gather Residents' Opinions and Seek Alternatives"

Dongjak-gu (Mayor Park Il-ha) announced that on the 6th, a residents' briefing session was held at the Yuwon Riverside Apartment Senior Citizens' Center regarding the progress of Seoul City's plan for the location of the Western Line railway vehicle depot within the water supply materials site (Noryangjin-dong 13-8 area).

Nearby residents have continuously expressed concerns over Seoul City's plan to change the Western Line light rail vehicle depot, scheduled to open in 2029, from the existing Yeouido Park in Yeongdeungpo-gu to the Noryangjin Water Supply Materials Center in Dongjak-gu.

Additionally, Seoul City has planned to develop the Water Supply Materials Management Center into a 150-meter-high waterfront landmark facility, while also demanding the relocation of the Dongjak-gu Environmental Support Center, which is essential for garbage collection in Dongjak-gu, currently located at the site.

During the briefing session attended by about 40 local residents, the current status and procedures related to the Western Line vehicle depot location and the district's plans were explained. Afterwards, time was allocated to gather residents' opinions through a Q&A session.

The district opposes the change in the vehicle depot installation without collecting residents' opinions or consultation in the area, expressing concerns about the decline in local residents' property values. Regarding the relocation of the Dongjak-gu Environmental Support Center, the district stated that relocation is impossible without alternatives concerning costs and substitute sites.

The district plans to continue discussions with Seoul City, reflecting residents' voices and proposing measures to prevent problems and damages caused by noise and dust.

Park Il-ha, Mayor of Dongjak-gu, said, "We deeply regret that Seoul City is proceeding with the project without consultation with Dongjak-gu and its residents," and added, "We will collect opinions from residents who will be directly or indirectly affected by the vehicle depot location and work together to devise countermeasures."

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