Goyang Mayor Donghwan Lee "Fully Understands Residents' Concerns About Data Center Construction"

Meeting with Siksadong Residents to Listen to Their Opinions
"We Will Seek Solutions Starting with What Is Possible"
Continuing Open Communication by Regularizing 'Direct Mayor-Resident Communication Day'

On the 2nd, Lee Dong-hwan, Mayor of Goyang Special City, met directly with residents of Siksadong to communicate about the construction of a data center being promoted in the area of Siksadong 293.

Mayor Lee Dong-hwan of Goyang Special City met directly with residents of Siksadong on the 2nd to listen to their opinions regarding the construction of a data center being promoted in the area of Siksadong 293. Provided by Goyang Special City

According to Goyang Special City on the 3rd, the city regularly holds the 'Direct Mayor-Resident Communication Day,' where the mayor and residents meet directly to strengthen communication with citizens.

This communication session was held at the request of the Emergency Measures Committee, which is mainly composed of the Siksadong WeCity Residents' Representative Council Union, and proceeded by sharing the opposition and concerns of local residents regarding the Siksadong data center and explaining the city's position.

The data center has been undergoing consultation procedures with related departments and affiliated organizations since the building permit was submitted in September of last year.

However, nearby residents oppose the construction of the data center citing reasons such as ▲proximity to apartments and elementary schools ▲concerns about noise and heat island effects ▲possible electromagnetic wave exposure due to the installation of high-voltage power lines ▲and residential environment damage caused by green space destruction.

In response, the city takes these residents' concerns and demands seriously and has stated that it will conduct a thorough review within the scope permitted by law.

In particular, the city plans to conduct more in-depth discussions and comprehensive reviews through the Urban Planning Committee and the Architecture Committee, which consist of private experts, going forward.

Additionally, the city explained that if the building permit for the data center meets the legal requirements, it is a mandatory act to grant the permit, but it also expressed its commitment to do its best to resolve the issues residents are concerned about.

Lee Dong-hwan, Mayor of Goyang Special City, said, “We fully understand the concerns residents have regarding the construction of the data center,” and added, “We will continue to examine this matter more deeply through related committees and expert reviews and seek solutions starting with what is possible.”

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