Hwaseong City Confirms Contractor Participation in Dongtan Tram Project... Green Light for Construction in Second Half of Year

City Confirms Bidder for Dongtan Tram Construction

Project Gains Momentum Through Restructured Feasibility

Progress Shared and Future Plans Outlined

Hwaseong Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun) announced on March 24 that the "Dongtan Urban Railway Construction Project (Phase 1)" has secured a participating construction company and has officially resumed the project.

Hwaseong Special City is holding a citizens' meeting to explain the progress of the 'Dongtan Tram Construction Project'. Provided by Hwaseong City

Hwaseong City stated that, according to the recent bidding for the "Dongtan Urban Railway Construction Project (Phase 1)," one construction company participated. Although the bid was unsuccessful due to the sole applicant, it is considered that the Dongtan Tram Construction Project has gained momentum, as the construction company's strong willingness to participate was confirmed even amid the downturn in the construction market.

Previously, last year, the city conducted a comprehensive review and restructured project conditions after the previous project participant withdrew from the contract process, citing changes in internal and external circumstances and difficulties in securing project feasibility.

In particular, by shifting the management of uncertain risks—which had been a burden on project participants—to direct management by Hwaseong City and extending the construction period, the bidding conditions were significantly improved, establishing a more stable foundation for the project's progress.

Additionally, on March 23, the city held a citizen meeting to explain the project's progress so far, the results of the recent bidding, and future plans, while also listening to citizens' opinions.

Based on these results, the city plans to promptly proceed with a re-bidding process in accordance with relevant laws and transparently manage subsequent contract procedures—including consideration of a negotiated contract—in order to swiftly complete the selection of a construction company.

Furthermore, the city is focusing all administrative resources on commencing the prioritized construction segment and starting the detailed design within the second half of this year.

Hwaseong Special City regards the Dongtan Urban Railway as a core infrastructure project that connects the city's future and as a firm promise made to its citizens. The city has stated its intention to expedite the contractor selection process and begin construction on the prioritized section within the second half of this year without delay, thereby providing citizens with tangible transportation benefits as soon as possible.

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