Suwon Station Transfer Center Underground Space, Completely Transformed

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] The somewhat dark and gloomy underground space of Suwon Station Transfer Center has been transformed into a 'space for citizens.'

Suwon Special City announced on the 13th that it has recently completed construction to improve the underground space of Suwon Station Transfer Center into an 'eco-friendly green space' by investing a total project cost of approximately 565 million won.

The floor of the concourse has been fitted with green artificial grass and cubic-shaped seats that allow people to sit, creating a comfortable resting space for citizens. The walls of eight circular columns on B1F have been decorated with green plants including table palms, coral trees, and pothos.

The conference room available for use by citizens has been expanded from 67㎡ (existing) to 112㎡ and cleanly remodeled.

Meanwhile, Suwon Station Transfer Center, which serves as a 'hub of transportation' in Suwon, opened in 2018. The transfer center located between Suwon Station (AK Plaza) and Lotte Mall (136 Sehwa-ro, Gwonseon-gu) has B1F and 2-story above-ground structure. The 2nd floor above ground has a bus transfer stop, and the 1st floor features an indoor bicycle parking lot that can accommodate 150 bicycles, taxi boarding area, and more.

B1F serves as a connecting passage. The transfer center connects with Line 1 and Bundang Line (subway), and there is a passage to the transfer parking lot (131 parking spaces). It is also connected to nearby shopping centers.

A city official stated, "We have transformed the underground space, which had few pedestrians and was dark, into an eco-friendly green space," and added, "We hope it becomes a gathering place where citizens can stay and take a rest."