Gyeongju Expands Public Parking Lot at Pohang Border to 66 Spaces with 3.8 Billion Won Investment

Strategic Project to Resolve Parking Shortages in Adjacent Living Zones
Mayor Joo: "We Will Continue to Expand Essential Infrastructure"

On December 9 at 2:00 p.m., Gyeongju City will hold a completion ceremony after finishing the expansion of the public parking lot in Gangdong-myeon.

Gyeongju City Hall Exterior View

Gangdong-myeon, which shares a living zone with Pohang City, attracts many external visitors and has a high concentration of administrative and welfare facilities, leading to consistently high parking demand in the area.

Approximately 200 people, including Gyeongju Mayor Joo Nakyoung, city and provincial council members, heads of local organizations and institutions, and residents, are expected to attend the event to celebrate the completion of this long-awaited local project.

The existing public parking lot, which was completed in 2018, had only 23 spaces and has been in operation since then. However, the ongoing shortage of parking spaces has caused inconvenience for residents, leading to continuous calls for expansion.

In response, Gyeongju City invested a total project cost of 3.8 billion won, fully funded by the city, to actively pursue the parking lot expansion project.

After beginning the detailed design in September 2022, the city completed preliminary procedures, including the local finance investment review, land and obstacle compensation, and resident briefings, by August last year. Construction began in February this year and was completed in the second half of the year.

The expanded parking lot features a single-story, two-level structure with a total floor area of 900.72 square meters and can accommodate 66 vehicles.

The facility will be open free of charge to residents and visitors using the Gangdong-myeon Administrative Welfare Center, nearby commercial establishments, welfare facilities, and public institutions.

The city explained that the significantly improved parking accessibility is expected to bring various benefits, including revitalization of the local commercial district and alleviation of traffic congestion.

Gyeongju Mayor Joo Nakyoung stated, "With the completion of this expansion, we expect a significant reduction in the daily inconveniences faced by residents," adding, "Gyeongju City will continue to expand essential infrastructure that citizens can truly feel in their daily lives."

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