GH Launches Intensive Precision Safety Inspection for K-Culture Valley Arena

Gyeonggi Housing and Urban Development Corporation (GH) will conduct intensive and thorough safety inspections at the K-Culture Valley Arena construction site to ensure both the successful progress of the project and global-level safety standards.

GH has completed the eligibility review for the 'Safety Inspection and Structural Stability Review Service for Arena Structures at the Janghang-dong 1887 construction suspension site within K-Culture Valley,' which was announced last month. Following this, GH signed a contract with a consortium consisting of Jungwoo Structural Engineering and Daehan ENC.

This service is a follow-up measure aimed at 'securing safety at a global level,' which was identified during negotiations with Live Nation, the preferred negotiator for the arena site (T2). The primary goal of the service is to identify and assess any potential safety risks in advance during the extended period, as the signing of the basic agreement, originally scheduled for February, was postponed to December.

Gyeonggi Housing and Urban Development Corporation

The scope of inspection will include not only the existing reinforced concrete (RC) foundations and steel structures already installed, but also the entire site, including retaining facilities and the ground itself. In particular, the service will go beyond simple inspections and will be carried out at the advanced level of a 'precision safety diagnosis.' Jungwoo Structural Engineering, which will execute the service, is a specialized company with extensive experience in precision safety diagnostics for large, special structures such as the Jamsil Main Stadium and Seoul World Cup Stadium.

During this inspection process, GH plans to ensure that experts from Live Nation can observe the site and provide technical input. This measure is intended to fundamentally resolve any concerns of the operator who will eventually take over and manage the arena structures, and to enhance the credibility of the inspection results.

The results of the safety inspection are expected to be available around September this year, after five months of investigation. GH will then share the final results with Live Nation and conclude discussions before proceeding to sign the basic agreement as planned in December. Meanwhile, negotiations with Live Nation regarding the basic agreement will continue separately from the safety inspection service.

Kim Yongjin, President of GH, stated, "This safety inspection is an essential process to identify even the smallest hidden risks in advance, ensuring that residents can enjoy a world-class arena with peace of mind," adding, "We will do our utmost to enhance the completeness of K-Culture Valley on the foundation of safety."

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