Hyun Geun-taek, Suwon Deputy Mayor, Inspects Gyeonggi Ecological Plaza Project Site

[Suwon Ilbo=Staff Reporter Jung Jun-sung] On the 20th, Hyun Geun-taek, Deputy Mayor of Suwon Special City, visited the site of the 'Gyeonggi Ecological Plaza Project' that restores the ecological environment of Bambat Frog Park (Yuljon-dong, 129 beonjil area).

The Deputy Mayor toured various locations at the project site and received explanations about the project's progress from relevant department officials.

The Gyeonggi Ecological Plaza Project is an initiative that restores fragmented ecological corridors (habitat spaces connecting ecologically important areas or areas requiring ecological function maintenance to promote biodiversity and maintain continuity of ecosystem functions) using ecological conservation funds generated from development projects, while also creating habitats for wildlife.

The city plans to begin ecological environment restoration construction at Bambat Frog Park on March 24. The project aims for completion by March next year.

Following the city's selection for the Gyeonggi Province Gyeonggi Ecological Plaza Project in June 2022, it signed a detailed design service contract in 2023, held resident briefings from January to May 2024, and received approval for the park development implementation plan on January 9.

A total of 3.285 billion won will be invested in this project, including 2.658 billion won from provincial funds. An additional 42,705㎡ of uncompleted sections (such as damaged farmland) at Bambat Frog Park will be developed. Including the existing completed area of Bambat Frog Park measuring 25,736㎡, the total area will be developed to 68,441㎡.

The city plans to plant various trees to restore the ecological corridor and install ecological facilities such as biodiversity wetlands, natural stream channels, observation decks, and carbon reduction experience play facilities. Additionally, the city plans to create barefoot paths using a method that does not involve backfilling or compaction.

Deputy Mayor Hyun Geun-taek stated, "Once the ecological environment of Bambat Frog Park is restored, it can be used as a venue for ecological education," and requested, "Please proceed with the Gyeonggi Ecological Plaza Project without any setbacks to pass on a healthy ecological environment to future generations."

A city official said, "We will restore the urban ecological corridor and create a city environment that coexists with nature to provide citizens with healthy recreational spaces," and added, "We will do our best to ensure that no safety accidents occur until the construction is completed."