Suwon to Hold Resident Briefing on Suwon-Incheon Double-Track Railway Project

Suwon City and the Korea Railroad Facility Corporation will hold a resident briefing on the 'Suwon-Incheon Double-Track Railway Construction Project' and 'Gosaek Station Library Construction Project' on the 20th at 2 p.m. at the Pyeongdong Saemaeul Geumgo Gosaek Branch.

Through this briefing, the city plans to provide an overview of the two upcoming projects, as well as disclose information that residents frequently inquire about, including details on land acquisition, compensation plans, and future project implementation schedules.

On the 83,000 square meters of aboveground railway land resulting from the underground conversion of the Suwon-Incheon Line and the 19,900 square meters of land for Gosaek Station Library construction, public benefit facilities such as green spaces, parks, and a library will be established. A city official explained that Suwon City and the Korea Railroad Facility Corporation have determined the need to gather opinions from residents as these projects are expected to resolve regional alienation caused by the aboveground railway and enable balanced regional development.

The city also plans to minimize residential inconvenience by informing residents in advance that the Suwon-Incheon Line project will be carried out primarily using the open-cut method for efficient implementation, and that construction will proceed simultaneously across all sections with a target completion date of 2016, while seeking their understanding.

This briefing is in accordance with the 'Suwon-Incheon Line Section 2 Suwon City Underground Conversion Project' agreement signed by Suwon City and the Korea Railroad Facility Corporation in March of last year, and the 'Suwon-Incheon Line Gosaek Station Public Library Construction Project' agreement signed in December of last year.

A city official stated, "This will be a good opportunity to resolve any questions about project implementation delays and changes to project methods," and added, "We expect this will particularly address concerns from landowners who have experienced inconvenience due to inability to exercise rights, and from residents who have shown significant interest in the location of the station and entrances."