Mayor Kim Donggeun: "Groundbreaking for Camp LaGuardia Public Office... Starting Point for Uijeongbu's Next 100 Years"

Uijeongbu City Breaks Ground on Camp LaGuardia Public Office Building
A New Foundation for Progress Returns to the Citizens

Uijeongbu City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Donggeun) has officially begun the construction of a new public office building on the site of Camp LaGuardia, which had long served as a U.S. military base.

Kim Donggeun, mayor of Uijeongbu, is breaking ground with attendees at the "Camp LaGuardia Urban Development Project Public Office Groundbreaking Ceremony" on the 18th. Provided by Uijeongbu City

On the 18th, the city held the "Camp LaGuardia Urban Development Project Public Office Groundbreaking Ceremony" at 333-11 Uijeongbu-dong, with more than 200 people in attendance, including Mayor Kim Donggeun, National Assemblyman Lee Jaekang, City Council Chairman Kim Yeongyun, local provincial and city council members, and citizens.

The public office building, which broke ground on this day, will have two underground floors and six above-ground floors, with a total floor area of 16,949 square meters. The project will require an investment of approximately 81 billion won. The building will house the Uijeongbu 2-dong Community Service Center, Uijeongbu Urban Corporation, and a multipurpose sports center. In addition, there will be an underground parking lot with 275 spaces and a nearby park will also be created. Upon completion, the building will be donated by the project developer and provided for public use.

The groundbreaking ceremony included a rice donation event for local sharing, a groundbreaking ritual, and commemorative photos. Notably, The Land Group contributed to the warm atmosphere by donating one ton of rice as part of its community outreach efforts.

In congratulatory remarks, National Assemblyman Lee Jaekang and City Council Chairman Kim Yeongyun expressed their expectations for regional development, stating, "This new public office building will serve as a key hub that enhances both administrative efficiency and resident welfare in Uijeongbu."

Kim Donggeun, mayor of Uijeongbu, is delivering a commemorative speech at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Camp LaGuardia urban development public office building on the 18th. Provided by Uijeongbu City

Mayor Kim Donggeun emphasized, "The Camp LaGuardia site was once an inaccessible space, but now it is being reborn as an open area for all citizens to enjoy together. Today’s groundbreaking is not simply about construction, but marks the starting point for the next 100 years of Uijeongbu."

Meanwhile, the city is also preparing for the sequential development of other former U.S. military sites, including Camp Red Cloud, Camp Kyle, Camp Jackson, and Camp Stanley. Camp Red Cloud and Camp Kyle have been designated as candidate sites for the Gyeonggi Free Economic Zone and are currently under development. Camp Jackson is being developed to attract businesses and enhance self-sufficiency, while Camp Stanley is being planned as an IT cluster.

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