Donghae City Council Budget Committee Reviews Urban, Architecture, and Greenery Budgets... Calls for Urban Regeneration Cooperation

Donghae City Council Reviews Budget Proposals for Urban Maintenance, Architecture, and Greenery Divisions

The Budget and Accounts Special Committee of Donghae City Council in Gangwon Province (Chairman Jeong Dongsu) held the 9th Budget and Accounts Special Committee meeting of the 2nd regular session of the 357th assembly on the 11th to review the 2026 revenue and expenditure budget proposals under the jurisdiction of the Urban Maintenance Division, Architecture Division, and Greenery Division.

The Budget and Accounts Special Committee of Donghae City Council (Chairman Jeong Dongsu) held the 9th Budget and Accounts Special Committee meeting of the 2nd regular session of the 357th assembly on the 11th to review the 2026 revenue and expenditure budget proposals under the jurisdiction of the Urban Maintenance Division, Architecture Division, and Greenery Division. Provided by Donghae City Council

Assemblyman Lee Dongho emphasized that the Songjeong District urban regeneration project is the last opportunity to preserve the identity of Songjeong-dong while bringing new vitality to the area. He urged, "Please ensure close cooperation between relevant departments in terms of urban regeneration so that the stagnant Songjeong Market can be revitalized by specializing it as a unique alleyway commercial district."

Assemblywoman Kim Hyangjeong, referring to the "Paranmanjang Anmukho Village Saetteul Village Project," requested, "Please reflect residents' opinions sufficiently in the project implementation to increase the project execution rate and substantially improve the convenience of residents' daily lives."

Assemblywoman Choi Isun pointed out the suspension of the road construction between Bukpyeong Middle School and Bong-o, which is being developed by a joint housing developer as the main entity. She stated, "I hope that the issue of some unpaid construction costs can be resolved quickly through active intervention and mediation by the relevant departments."

Assemblyman An Seongjun addressed the issue of vacant house maintenance, suggesting, "If the Small-Scale Housing Maintenance Act is applied to abandoned houses whose owners are untraceable and administrative procedures are carried out ex officio, remodeling vacant houses could become a new factor in attracting population." He proposed proactive administrative action.

Assemblyman Lee Changsu, mentioning the Ohaksan landscape forest creation project, said, "This area boasts beautiful coastal scenery," and proposed, "When carrying out supplementary planting, please consider establishing a trekking course to utilize it as a tourism resource."

Assemblywoman Park Juhyun requested improvements to the working conditions of wildfire watchers in Mureung Valley during the severe cold season, stating, "Since there are no separate guard posts, please provide cold-weather equipment and implement active measures to protect wildfire watchers from exposure to the cold."

Chairman Jeong Dongsu, concluding the review, advised the Urban Maintenance Division to "actively utilize the ordinance on revitalizing alleyway commercial districts with relaxed standards in urban regeneration project areas, including markets, and pay attention to the sentiments of local residents." He also told the Architecture Division, "Due to the downturn in the construction market, payments are not being made smoothly, so more detailed monitoring and management are needed."

Additionally, he emphasized to the Greenery Division, "Projects to create green spaces should be approached with a fresh perspective so that they can be developed as tourism resources."

Meanwhile, the Budget and Accounts Special Committee of Donghae City Council plans to review the third supplementary budget proposal for 2025 on the 12th, followed by adjustments to the 2026 initial budget proposal on the 15th.

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