Pyeongtaek Western Welfare Town and Anjung Gymnasium Opens

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Pyeongtaek City held an opening ceremony on the 25th for the Western Welfare Town and Anjung Gymnasium, which will serve as central facilities for enhancing the welfare of residents in the western region.

The opening ceremony was attended by approximately 100 people, including Pyeongtaek Mayor Jung Jang-seon, members of the National Assembly, metropolitan and provincial council members, heads of related organizations and agencies, and facility users.

The Western Welfare Town, which opened today, is located in Hakhyun-ri, Anjung-eup, and spans six stories (one basement level and four floors above ground) with a total floor area of 10,589㎡. The facility houses a seniors' university, lifelong learning center, family support center, and foreign residents welfare center, providing comprehensive convenience and welfare facilities that can be utilized by various populations including the elderly, children, women, and multicultural families.

The Anjung Gymnasium spans two stories (one basement level and one floor above ground) with a total floor area of 4,931㎡ and is equipped with an arena and 1,602 seats for spectators.

At the opening ceremony, Mayor Jung Jang-seon of Pyeongtaek said, "We will operate the Western Welfare Town as a comprehensive welfare service space for residents in the western region and serve as a central hub for enhancing regional welfare and improving quality of life."