Hanam City Transitions Line 5 Hanam Branch Station Environmental Management to Private Outsourcing…Expected Budget Savings of 1.8 Billion Won

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Um In-yong] Hanam City announced on the 19th that by transitioning the environmental management method for Line 5 Hanam Branch stations to private outsourcing, budget savings of approximately 600 million won annually, totaling 1.8 billion won over the three-year outsourcing period, are expected.

This follows the transition from the current method implemented by Seoul Metro Corporation, which bore approximately 2.2 billion won annually, to a private outsourcing method starting from 2026, adjusting to approximately 1.6 billion won annually.

In October, the city conducted a selection review for the commissioned operator of the Line 5 Hanam Branch station cleaning outsourcing operations, and based on the review results, concluded a consignment agreement with Seohan Industrial Co., Ltd.

Seohan Industrial Co., Ltd. will handle all environmental management operations including cleaning of waiting halls, platforms, restrooms, and exterior areas, as well as disinfection work and operation of specialized cleaning teams for four Line 5 Hanam Branch stations (Misa Station, Hanam Pungsan Station, Hanam City Hall Station, and Hanam Geomdan-san Station) for three years from next year through 2028.

The city plans to support local job creation by preferentially recruiting at least 50% of new employees from Hanam City residents according to the agreement, and will also promote social contribution activities through sponsorship agreements with the 'Hanam City Disabled Welfare Center' and the 'Hanam City Public Livelihood Stabilization Support Association'.

Mayor Lee Hyun-jae stated, "This private outsourcing transition is the first step in subway operation innovation to minimize operating deficits of Line 5 Hanam Branch," and added, "Going forward, we will systematically enhance Hanam City's urban railway operation capabilities to reduce financial burdens that will arise not only with Line 5 but also with future operations of Line 3 and Line 9 extensions."