Yongin City Renovates 'Gwanggyo Supsokmaeul Shelter' as Festival and Performance Venue

Mayor Allocates Budget in Response to Residents’ Requests, Project to Be Completed in August
"Expecting the Space to Strengthen Community Bonds Among Residents"

Yongin City in Gyeonggi Province announced on July 9 that it has begun renovation work on the 'Gwanggyo Supsokmaeul Shelter' in the 1171 area of Sanghyeon-dong, Suji-gu, to transform it into a space that can be used not only for residents' relaxation but also for performances and festivals.

Location of 'Gwanggyo Supsokmaeul Shelter' in Sanghyeon-dong, Suji-gu, Yongin City, reorganized to allow not only rest but also resident festivals. Provided by Yongin City

The 'Gwanggyo Supsokmaeul Shelter' was originally created in 2016 as a recreational area for residents, utilizing 7,402 square meters of water supply land within the Gwanggyo housing site development district.

This renovation project was initiated in response to residents' requests made during a meeting with Mayor Lee Sangil last year, where they asked for the space to be developed to accommodate festivals, performances, and flea markets. After visiting the site, Mayor Lee instructed city officials to discuss the land ownership and space development issues with Korea Water Resources Corporation, the landowner.

The city received permission for free use of two plots of water supply land, 1171 and 1150 in Sanghyeon-dong, through negotiations with Korea Water Resources Corporation, enabling the commencement of the renovation work.

The city plans to invest 200 million won of municipal funds to pave the site with soil concrete, install rest facilities, and create a lawn yard and garden, so that the area can serve as a shelter on regular days and as a venue for performances or local events when needed. The city aims to complete the construction by next month.

Mayor Lee said, "I hope that the new space created through this project will be well utilized and help strengthen the sense of community among residents."

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