Waterfront Plaza to Be Developed Along Gongneung Stream in Jori-eup, Paju... Construction Scheduled for Next Year

Temporary Opening of Public Restrooms by Gongneungcheon Stream in Jori-eup on the 27th

Paju City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Kyung-il) announced on the 31st that it is promoting the ‘Bongilcheon Gongneung Waterfront Plaza Development Project’ by investing 800 million won from Gyeonggi Province’s special adjustment grant.

Paju City is investing 800 million KRW from Gyeonggi Province's Special Adjustment Grant to promote the 'Bongilcheon Gongneung Waterfront Plaza Development Project.' Photo by Paju City

The Gongneung Waterfront Plaza Development Project is a project to create a water-friendly space under the Bongilcheon Bridge so that residents can enjoy rest and leisure. Inside the Gongneung Waterfront Plaza, there will be a circular walking trail, waterfront plaza, outdoor exercise equipment, and convenience facilities (restrooms).

Paju City decided to prioritize the construction of a public restroom along Gongneung Stream, a long-cherished wish of residents in Jori-eup and Geumchon-dong, and began construction of the public restroom in October. Through two months of construction, the city completed the installation of the public restroom in the green area near the intersection in front of Bongilcheon Bridge in Jori-eup (towards Hanla Vivaldi Apartment) and temporarily opened it to citizens on the 27th.

The public restroom is equipped with a ‘safety emergency bell’ that connects to the police in case of emergencies, and additional security CCTV cameras will be installed around the restroom to prevent crime and ensure citizens’ safety. The restroom operating hours are from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM and it will not be open on weekends and public holidays. The operating hours are expected to be extended in the future.

Currently, Paju City is consulting with the Hangang River Basin Environmental Office regarding the river occupation permit related to the Gongneung Waterfront Plaza development, and plans to start construction briskly as early as the first half of 2025.

Jung Jeong-hee, Director of Urban Management Division, said, “Once the waterfront plaza harmonized with Gongneung Stream is created, it will provide residents with leisure and rest spaces, contributing to improving the quality of life of residents,” and added, “We will make every effort to ensure the success of the Gongneung Waterfront Plaza Development Project.”

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