Pyeongtaek City to Create Dignified Memorial and Recreation Space around Pyeongtaek Lake Memorial Tower

[Suwon Ilbo=Park Chan-hyuk] Pyeongtaek City will create a dignified memorial and recreation space around the Pyeongtaek Lake Memorial Tower.

The city recently held a final report meeting for the 'Basic Design for Development of Pyeongtaek Lake Memorial Tower Area' project and announced on the 10th that it plans to proceed with development construction of the memorial tower area with the aforementioned contents.

This design will be created on a scale of 13,500㎡ as a commemorative and memorial space honoring the noble spirit of martyrs and patriots who sacrificed for the nation, as well as a citizen recreation space harmonizing with the Pyeongtaek Lake tourist complex.

The main components include △expansion of the front space of the memorial tower △installation of indoor exhibition facilities △creation of a solemn memorial pathway and symbolic memorial wall utilizing topographic level differences △relocation of memorial facilities △creation of gardens and open lawn areas △securing parking spaces, and others.

Additionally, the city plans to select tree species considering four-season landscaping within the veterans park and plant various flowering plants.

Since construction of the Pyeongtaek Lake Memorial Tower area can only proceed after completion of approval for designation (modification) of the Pyeongtaek Lake tourist complex and revision of the development plan, the city plans to complete relevant administrative procedures and begin construction in 2028 and beyond.