Hwaseong City to Replace Heating and Cooling Systems at 44 Schools

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-seong] Hwaseong City announced on the 4th that it will pursue the "2021 Educational Facilities Improvement Project" to renovate deteriorated facilities at 44 elementary, middle, and high schools in the city with an investment of 7.3 billion won.

This project is being pursued to ensure student safety and create a comfortable learning environment. It will replace deteriorated heating and cooling systems, LED lighting, and classroom flooring, and will install waterproofing work and shading curtains.

The educational facilities improvement project is implemented through financial cooperation with the education office, with Hwaseong City supporting 50-60% of the total project costs annually. Last year, Hwaseong City provided 9.4 billion won in budget support, including supplementary appropriations.

Hwaseong City Mayor Seo Chol-mo said, "Deteriorated school facilities directly threaten student safety and hinder the creation of a learning environment. We will continue to make efforts to ensure the safety and educational rights of students, who are the future of Hwaseong City," he added.