Guri City Breaks Ground on Construction of Galmae-dong Complex Community Center...to be Completed in 2027

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Guri City's 'Galmae-dong Complex Community Center Construction Project' has officially begun with the approval of the development project plan.

The city announced on the 7th that it is proceeding with the 'Galmae-dong Complex Community Center Construction Project' to provide diverse public services including childcare, welfare, culture, and sports in a single facility for residents of Galmae-dong.

The project is being pursued with a target completion date of 2027 through a consignment development method of public property in which KAMCO (Korea Asset Management Corporation), which possesses specialized personnel and expertise, provides funds in a unified manner and develops the public facility on behalf of the city through rigorous project management.

The center will be constructed at 582 Galmae-dong with a total floor area of 11,351㎡, featuring 2 basement levels and 5 above-ground stories. The first floor will house a comprehensive childcare support center, daycare, community care center, and indoor playground; the second floor will include a children's experience center and senior welfare center; the third floor will feature a social welfare center and job center; the fourth floor will house the Guri Cultural Center; the fifth floor will contain a multi-purpose indoor gymnasium; and the basement levels 1 and 2 will include attached parking.

Guri City Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun stated, "The Galmae-dong Complex Community Center is a multi-functional complex community facility that actively reflects the diverse needs of Galmae-dong residents, and since various administrative services can be accessed in one place, we expect the quality of life for Galmae-dong residents to be significantly enhanced." He added, "We will do our best to push forward with swift and meticulous construction and provide quality services as soon as possible."