Gumi City Council Culture and Environment Committee Conducts Benchmarking Visit to Chuncheon Songam Sports Town Air Dome Facility

Exploring Directions for Gumi’s Air Dome Construction Project
Directly Reviewing Cases of Air Dome Operation and Development

The Culture and Environment Committee of Gumi City Council, chaired by Kim Jaewoo, visited the Chuncheon Songam Sports Town Air Dome on Friday, October 17, to review the current status of sports facility development and operations, and to explore directions for the implementation of the Air Dome construction project in Gumi.

This benchmarking visit was arranged to directly observe the operation and development cases of Chuncheon’s Air Dome facility and to discuss efficient strategies for promoting the Air Dome construction project currently underway at the auxiliary stadium area of Gumi Citizens’ Stadium.

Group photo of the Culture and Environment Committee of Gumi City Council and staff visiting the Chuncheon Songam Sports Town Air Dome / Photo by Gumi City Council

Recently, some local governments have faced difficulties during the development process, including cases where public project applications were abandoned or projects were suspended. In response, the Gumi City Council visited the site with relevant officials from Gumi City Hall to review the project’s feasibility and ensure its sustainability.

The Chuncheon Songam Sports Town Air Dome is an indoor sports facility completed in June 2024, featuring a double-membrane “air pocket” structure that maintains its form with air pressure, without an external steel frame.

The facility is equipped with an artificial turf field, a badminton court, and a strategy meeting room. It is characterized by low noise, excellent insulation, and high maintenance efficiency.

Committee members listened to Chuncheon city officials explain the background, operational status, and maintenance conditions of the facility. They compared and analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of the construction method, user satisfaction, resident feedback, and operational challenges, and discussed improvement measures to be reflected in Gumi’s Air Dome project.

Chairman Kim Jaewoo stated, “Through Chuncheon’s example, we were able to directly examine the overall process of Air Dome development and operation, as well as identify areas for improvement. We will ensure that Gumi’s Air Dome project secures citizen satisfaction and budget efficiency, and the council will take responsibility by closely monitoring the project’s progress and continuously reflecting on ways to improve it.”

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