Mayor Kim Sang-don of Uiwang City Inspects Major Construction Sites

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Mayor Kim Sang-don of Uiwang City visited major construction project sites on the 9th on the occasion of the '49th On-Site Administration Day.'

The on-site visit was conducted as a preventive measure against safety accidents at major public building construction sites following recent large-scale collapse accidents in Gwangju and Yangju, as well as the enforcement of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act, which went into effect on the 21st of last month.

Accordingly, Mayor Kim visited the construction sites of the Areumdae Senior Welfare Hall annex, Ojeon Community Center, and Sanbit Neighborhood Park public parking lot in sequence, received reports from officials on the planned schedule and current major construction progress, and listened to major challenges in project implementation.

Additionally, while directly confirming building material management and supply status as well as safety and health measures, he emphasized to relevant departments the importance of management and supervision based on principles for preventing various safety accidents that may occur at construction sites.

He also visited the new construction site of the Senior Club, and as a dedicated organization for elderly employment, confirmed the facility conditions to ensure convenience for seniors, and ordered preparations for opening next month to be thoroughly completed.

Furthermore, he visited the Bright Nuri Municipal Children's Daycare, where a green remodeling project for public buildings is scheduled, and exchanged views with daycare officials on facility improvement matters that should be prioritized before construction, continuing on-site communication.

Mayor Kim Sang-don of Uiwang City stated, "With the recent enforcement of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act and other measures, social interest in safety accidents is at an all-time high," and added, "While promoting various construction projects, please strengthen safety management of all facilities operated and managed by the city."