Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin expressed his satisfaction on August 28, stating, "It is very meaningful that the space previously used as a snow removal base has been transformed into a community sports area for the health and leisure of citizens."
During the opening ceremony for the 'Jeongja-dong Snow Removal Base Sports Facility Project,' Mayor Shin toured the newly established sports facilities, which include a soccer field and tennis courts, and celebrated the opening with local residents.
Mayor Shin emphasized his commitment to continuously expand community sports spaces that allow citizens to enjoy health and leisure close to home.
Approximately 200 attendees were present at the ceremony, including Mayor Shin, HD Hyundai Vice Chairman Cho Young-cheol, Member of Parliament Kim Eun-hye, and local residents.
Participants commemorated the opening of the sports facilities with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a celebratory event.
The former snow removal base in Jeongja-dong, which had been difficult for citizens to access, has now been transformed into a community sports area featuring one soccer field, two tennis courts, green spaces, and relaxation areas.
The facility was developed as a public contribution project in collaboration between Seongnam City and HD Hyundai.
HD Hyundai covered the entire cost of the sports facility construction and the relocation of the existing snow removal base.
Mayor Shin expressed gratitude to HD Hyundai for their full financial support for the project, stating, "I hope this project becomes a model of exemplary public-private cooperation that enhances the quality of life for local residents."
He particularly highlighted the importance of safe and convenient operation of the newly established sports facilities.
The opening of the Jeongja-dong sports facilities is seen as a case of expanding sports and relaxation spaces within the community while returning corporate public contributions to local residents.
Local residents generally welcomed the establishment of sports facilities, such as the soccer field and tennis courts, in their vicinity.
One resident remarked, "I am glad that a space that was previously difficult for citizens to use has been transformed into an area for exercise and relaxation. I hope there will be systematic management to ensure residents can use it conveniently in the future."
Mayor Shin assured, "We will strive to manage and operate the facilities so that citizens can use them safely and conveniently."
He added, "We will continue to expand community sports and leisure spaces through cooperation with businesses, allowing citizens to enjoy health and leisure close to home."
In addition, Mayor Shin plans to enhance cooperation with private enterprises to expand community sports and leisure infrastructure that residents can feel, while promoting policies that improve citizen health and quality of life.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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