Osan City Illuminates Osan Stream Area with Landscape Lighting

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Chan-hyuk] Osan City announced on the 15th that it has established a comprehensive nighttime landscape plan and is undertaking landscape lighting projects at major cross-river bridges and embankment areas of Osan Stream.

The project requires approximately 7 billion won in funding, which has been pursued in the form of public contribution.

A city official explained, "By securing project funds through public contribution, we were able to save city budget while enhancing the urban brand value."

As of September, landscape lighting has been installed at a total of 6 locations: 5 cross-river bridges of Osan Stream—Geumoh Bridge, Eungye Bridge, Osan Bridge, Namchon Bridge, and Tapdong Bridge—and 1 arch pedestrian bridge over Osan Stream.

Each lighting is designed with △ a method of projecting light from below the railing △ a method of projecting light from the girder (bridge deck between columns) toward the stream △ a method of projecting light onto the railing structure.

The city is planning to install landscape lighting along the cherry tree walking path area of Osan Stream in the future and is actively coordinating with the Han River Basin Environmental Office for this purpose.

Mayor Lee Gwon-jae stated, "Brightening Osan Stream is an important project that improves urban aesthetics while greatly contributing to citizens' safety," and added, "We will manage the project well so that Osan can emerge as a city with colorful nighttime scenery."