Osan Mayor Jo Yong-ho: "324 Billion Won Needed for SOC Infrastructure Ahead of Segyo 2 District Move-in"

Osan Mayor Jo Yong-ho visited the National Assembly on the 6th to meet with Lee Kwang-jae, Chair of the National Assembly Budget and Accounts Committee (Democratic Party of Korea, Hanam District A), to request 324 billion won in state funding needed for major regional projects in next year's budget.

The meeting was attended by Mayor Jo Yong-ho, Rep. Cha Ji-ho (Osan), and Kim Jong-wook, Chairman of the Osan City Council.

Mayor Jo stated on the day, "As the population surges due to urban development following the full move-in of Segyo 2 District, there is an urgent need for construction of various SOC infrastructure such as roads and administrative agencies, as well as recruitment of standard workforce," and emphasized, "We ask for your special attention so that Osan's key projects can be reflected in next year's budget."

In response, Budget Committee Chair Lee Kwang-jae replied, "I will carefully review the issues you have presented and cooperate actively within possible range."

During the main discussion, Mayor Jo Yong-ho requested state funding for urgent matters including ▲Reopening of Gasang-dong West Road (1 billion won) ▲Opening of Gyeongbu Railway Crossing Road project (1 billion won) ▲Relocation and new construction of Osan Guldong District Police Box (2.2 billion won) ▲New construction of Osan 3 Public Sewage Treatment Facility (4.4 billion won) ▲Increase in project costs for Jungbu 1 District East Sewerage Pipeline Maintenance Project (5.8 billion won).

Mayor Jo Yong-ho said, "I am prepared to visit the National Assembly and central government to secure necessary budgets for areas where citizens are experiencing inconvenience and to create a safe city," and added, "I will pay close attention so that the budget requested by our city can be reflected in next year's budget."