Daegu Taeam Elementary School Receives Minister of the Interior and Safety Award in 'Beautiful Restroom Contest'

Daegu Western Office of Education (Superintendent Lee Sam-seon) announced on the 18th that the restrooms at Daegu Taeam Elementary School won the Silver Award from the Minister of the Interior and Safety at the 25th "Beautiful Restroom Awards" contest hosted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and the Restroom Culture Citizens' Coalition.

The "Beautiful Restroom Awards" is an award jointly hosted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and the Restroom Culture Citizens' Coalition, held annually since 1999 to promote and establish a clean and beautiful restroom culture.

Daegu Taeam Elementary School is taking a commemorative photo after receiving the Minister of the Interior and Safety Award in the 'Beautiful Restroom Contest'.

Eligibility for entry requires that the restroom be completed at least three months before the application deadline (July 2023). Five areas are evaluated: compliance with legal installation standards, cleanliness and maintenance, convenience enhancement for the disabled and socially vulnerable, participation in reducing carbon emissions such as energy saving, and design creativity reflecting regional characteristics. Selection is made through a first document screening, a second on-site inspection, citizen monitoring, and a final review.

Since its opening in 2000, Taeam Elementary School had been using restrooms and washrooms for 22 years, facing difficulties in maintaining architectural finishes, facilities, and electrical equipment due to aging. To improve the health and hygiene environment for students and staff, the restrooms were completely renovated into a clean and eco-friendly space.

The Daegu Western Office of Education secured a total project budget of 1 billion KRW and carried out design and construction from April to October 2022. In particular, the project was conducted during the summer vacation to prevent any learning disruption caused by construction noise and vibrations.

Lee Sam-seon, Superintendent of the Daegu Western Office of Education, said, "We are pleased to receive an award at a nationwide contest," and added, "We will continue to support so that students and staff can live safely in beautiful and clean spaces."

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