Namhae-gun Conducts Comprehensive Review of Public Building Operations... Promotes Revitalization Measures

Functional Restructuring and Operational Improvements for Underutilized Facilities
Enhancing Efficiency Through Reorganization of Idle Facilities and Expanded Private Sector Cooperation

Namhae-gun in South Gyeongsang Province has begun a comprehensive review of the operation of underutilized public buildings and is working to improve efficiency through functional restructuring and expanded private sector participation.

The county announced on May 8 that it held a "Public Building Operation Revitalization Task Force Report Meeting" at the county office's large conference room, presided over by the Deputy County Governor (Task Force Leader), during which the current status of public building operations and improvement measures within the county were discussed in depth.

A total of 45 participants, including directors of bureaus, departments, and divisions, attended the meeting, where they shared the operational status of major facilities by department and exchanged opinions on issues with each facility and future response directions.

[Photo provided by Namhae County] Namhae County is holding the 'Public Building Operation Revitalization Task Force Report Meeting' in the large conference room of the county office, discussing the current status of public building operations in the area and ways to improve them.

According to the county, 27 out of the 268 public buildings currently under management have been classified as facilities requiring improvement. Namhae-gun plans to implement tailored measures for each type, such as functional enhancement, conversion of operational methods, or closure of facilities.

In particular, nine low-utilization facilities will begin disposal procedures, such as sale or demolition, within this year. For 12 facilities, the county will establish concrete action plans to promote revitalization. Additionally, for the six facilities that require changes in operational methods, the county plans to continue strengthening inspection and management systems.

Moving forward, Namhae-gun will also strengthen preliminary review procedures from the application stage for public project bids. In the case of facility projects that include new construction or remodeling, the county will make pre-feasibility review meetings mandatory in order to prevent the creation of unused facilities in advance.

Furthermore, the county plans to recommend to the central government the enactment of special legislation permitting the private operation or sale of underperforming public buildings. This is interpreted as a measure to address the structural issue of restricted use of public buildings during the period of subsidized projects.

A Namhae-gun official stated, "Nowadays, operating and utilizing public buildings is more important than simply building them. In the future, we will prioritize sustainability and resident demand, boldly reorganize unused facilities, and boost local vitality in cooperation with the private sector."

Meanwhile, Namhae-gun plans to hold a second Task Force report meeting in the second half of the year to check the progress of each facility and continue with follow-up actions.

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