Gwangju Nam-gu, Daechon to Develop 'International Standard Soccer Stadium'

Rural Theme Park Area... "In Prior Consultation with the Government"

The groundbreaking briefing for the construction of the soccer field in Daechon-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju, held last July.
[Photo provided by Nam-gu]

Nam-gu, Gwangju, is undertaking a project to build a soccer field meeting international stadium standards in the Bitgoeul Rural Theme Park area to fulfill the long-standing wishes of the residents of Daechon-dong.

On the 22nd, Nam-gu announced, "Since the SRF facility was established in Daechon, we are promoting the construction of a soccer field requested by local residents for environmental improvement and health promotion," adding, "We plan to proceed in earnest according to future administrative procedures, including prior consultations with government ministries and holding project briefings for residents."

The construction of the soccer field will cost approximately 4.5 billion KRW, with the project budget to be covered by grants and district funds provided by Gwangju City for resident-requested projects related to the SRF facility. The project area is 9,862㎡ (2,988 pyeong), and will include one soccer field meeting international stadium standards, along with auxiliary facilities such as a parking lot, restrooms, and washrooms.

Since August, the district has been conducting prior consultations with Gwangju City and government ministries to build the Daechon-dong soccer field. Because the project site is near the Bitgoeul Rural Theme Park within a development-restricted zone, consultations with the city, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs are necessary. In particular, lifting the development restriction on the project site requires considerable time and must meet complex administrative procedures and requirements, so active government support is also needed.

The district plans to expedite the start of construction for the soccer field as much as possible. To this end, starting next month, they will begin formal purchase contracts with landowners around the project area through an appraiser already appointed. If consultations with government ministries and land acquisition proceed as planned, the Daechon-dong soccer field construction project is expected to be completed within next year.

A Nam-gu official said, "Since this is a long-standing wish of the residents of Daechon-dong, we are doing our best to build the soccer field," adding, "Once the soccer field is built, residents will be able to enjoy various leisure activities and cultural life linked with the Bitgoeul Rural Theme Park, which is expected to greatly contribute to improving the quality of life for local residents."

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