Hongseong County to Break Ground for New Government Office on September 10... Completion Set for 2027

After Multiple Failed Bids, Private Contract Signed with Dowon ENC Consortium

Choi Jusik, Director of Administrative Welfare Bureau of Hongseong County, is holding a press conference on the 20th regarding the construction of the new government office building. / Hongseong = Photo by Kim Ayoung

Hongseong County in South Chungcheong Province will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its new government office building on September 10, after several failed bidding attempts.

According to the county on the 20th, the current Hongseong County Office building has become outdated after 56 years since its construction, and the need for relocation arose in 2004 due to the restoration and maintenance project of Hongju-eupseong Fortress. As a result, the decision was made to build a new office.

Although the site for the new office was finalized in 2019 and all necessary procedures such as the feasibility study by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, the local finance investment review by South Chungcheong Province, and the completion of the basic design were completed, the bidding process failed five times, causing difficulties.

As the project was delayed for a long time, the county changed the bidding method from competitive bidding to a private contract. The final private contract will be signed with the sole bidder, Dowon ENC Consortium.

The new government office, scheduled for completion in 2027, will be built on a 24,434-square-meter site at 1228 Okam-ri, Hongseong-eup, with seven floors above ground and one basement level. The total project cost is expected to be 93.7 billion won.

The new office will provide 320 parking spaces, and the county plans to purchase additional nearby land to secure a total of 700 parking spaces.

Choi Joo-sik, Director of the Administration and Welfare Bureau, said, "Since the project is proceeding through a private contract after many twists and turns, we will ensure the construction of the new office progresses smoothly," adding, "Through the construction of the new office and the restoration of Hongju-eupseong Fortress, we aim to revitalize both the Okam Urban Development District and the original downtown area."

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