Hwaseong City Steadily Prepares for June Temporary Opening of Hwanggeum Coastal Road... All-Out Efforts for On-Site Safety Inspections

Focused Inspection of Key Facilities Including 4.4km Marine Deck Section
Third and Final Inspection to Be Led by Acting Mayor in May
Creating a Perfect Environment for Opening

Hwaseong Special City in Gyeonggi Province conducted a second safety inspection on April 27 to ensure a safe pedestrian environment for citizens and tourists ahead of the temporary opening of the Hwanggeum Coastal Road development project.

Lee Sang-gil, Acting Deputy Mayor and Director of the Urban Policy Office, along with related public officials, are inspecting the coastal deck section of Hwanggeumhaeancil Street. Provided by Hwaseong City

This inspection was attended by Lee Sang-gil, Acting Deputy Mayor and Head of the Urban Policy Office, as well as the Director of the Culture and Tourism Bureau and the Head of Tourism Promotion. Together, they thoroughly checked the safety of facilities and the overall usage environment in key sections of the Hwanggeum Coastal Road.

The Hwanggeum Coastal Road is a coastal trail project spanning a total length of 17 kilometers, connecting Jebu Marina, Gungpyeong Port, and Baekmi Port. Of this, the 4.4-kilometer marine deck section is a core part where visitors can walk above the sea and experience the scenery of the West Coast. Ahead of the temporary opening, the city has been conducting step-by-step inspections of the structural connections, railing safety, anti-slip facilities, night lighting, and the installation status of various safety features, with a focus on this section.

The first safety inspection was carried out on April 21, with a safety management advisory panel composed of experts in each field focusing on structural stability and user safety. For this second inspection, senior officials directly visited the site to re-examine the overall state of safety management and areas requiring improvement.

The city plans to quickly address any issues identified during this inspection and, once the corrective measures have been completed, temporarily open the Hwanggeum Coastal Road around June. Additionally, a third safety inspection is scheduled for May, with participation from Yoon Sung-jin, Acting Mayor of Hwaseong Special City (First Deputy Mayor), the Manse District Chief, and the heads of the relevant towns and districts, who will conduct the final on-site inspection.

Lee Sang-gil, Acting Deputy Mayor, stated, "The Hwanggeum Coastal Road is a new tourism hub on Hwaseong's west coast and a premier marine tourism infrastructure for both citizens and tourists." He added, "With this second inspection following the first, we have once again thoroughly checked the safety conditions on site."

He continued, "We will promptly address the issues identified during the inspection, and ensure all preparations are complete so that the temporary opening in June proceeds without any setbacks."

Meanwhile, the Hwanggeum Coastal Road development project is being carried out with a total project cost of 49 billion won, creating a trail with a total length of 17 kilometers, including a 4.4-kilometer marine deck and a 12.6-kilometer coastal walking path.

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