Uijeongbu-si Selected for 'Low-Carbon Waterside Park Project'... Secures 4 Billion KRW Provincial Subsidy

Jungnangcheon and Buyongcheon Eco-Friendly Waterfront Parks Gain Momentum as Places to Walk and Stay

Uijeongbu City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Dong-geun) announced on the 3rd that it has been finally selected for the ‘Low-Carbon Waterfront Park Project,’ one of the core projects of the ‘Gyeonggi Northern Great Transformation Project’ promoted by Gyeonggi Province, securing 4 billion KRW in provincial funding.

A view of Uijeongbu City Hall. Provided by Uijeongbu City.

This project aims to reduce carbon emissions and create a sustainable waterfront space by transforming rivers into resident-friendly green areas.

In particular, it focuses on creating waterfront parks where residents can enjoy the rivers by utilizing sustainable energy centered on people and nature, going beyond the existing river maintenance primarily aimed at disaster prevention.

The city plans to invest a total of 5 billion KRW, including 4 billion KRW in provincial funding and 1 billion KRW from the city budget, to develop Jungnangcheon and Buyongcheon into waterfront spaces.

The main plans include ▲ establishing five ‘Sunshine Rest Areas’ utilizing solar energy ▲ installing swimming pools and sky cafes ▲ creating a music garden linked with a music library and a running active zone. Additionally, various projects to improve resident convenience and reduce carbon emissions, such as upgrading lighting facilities, stepping stones, and public parking lots at traditional markets, will also be promoted.

Mayor Kim Dong-geun said, “By promoting the Jungnangcheon and Buyongcheon waterfront park project, we will transform the urban rivers into distinctive spaces encompassing experience, learning, healing, and culture,” adding, “We will create an eco-friendly waterfront park where residents want to walk and stay.”

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