The Gunpo City Council is intensifying its response to key urban development and transportation issues in the region, urging relevant agencies to actively promote projects.
On September 22, the council held its second plenary session of the 289th regular meeting, where it passed three resolutions concerning the relocation and utilization of the Gunpo multi-modal freight terminal, the restoration of the Sanbon Stream, and the timely opening and safety management of the GTX-C line.
Regarding the multi-modal freight terminal, the council called for early plans for its relocation and site utilization, aiming for operations to cease by 2042. The resolution includes the formation of a consultative body involving the government, Gunpo City, and local residents, as well as measures to support the community burdened by the terminal's operations.
On the Sanbon Stream restoration, the council urged that the proposed restoration sections be included in Gyeonggi Province's basic river plan and called for enhanced cooperation between Gyeonggi Province and Gunpo City to ensure the smooth progress of related procedures, including river zone designation.
Concerning the GTX-C project, the council emphasized the need for systematic management of potential delays related to construction progress, project costs, permits, and design changes to meet the opening timeline. It specifically requested enhanced safety management in construction areas, including Geumjeong Station, and transparency in sharing project progress, safety inspection results, and follow-up actions with the public.
Earlier on the first day of the regular meeting, the council adopted a resolution urging the inclusion of the extension of the Shinbundang Line to Suwon, Uiwang, Gunpo, and Ansan in the fifth national railway network construction plan. The council stressed the necessity of expanding the metropolitan transportation network in preparation for the development of the third new town and called for the government to expedite its plans.
The resolutions adopted will be forwarded to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Gyeonggi Province, and the Korea National Railway Corporation.
During this regular meeting, the council also reviewed 14 local regulations proposed by council members, along with various ordinances and other agenda items. Key topics included the promotion of the robotics industry, urban regeneration, gender pay transparency, and the use of artificial intelligence in legislative activities.
In the administrative audit, the council examined the management of the financial stabilization fund, development projects around Geumjeong Station, and the status of urban safety facilities and public institution projects.
In the review of the 2025 fiscal year budget, the council addressed issues such as uncollected funds, unreturned subsidies, recurring execution balances, and carryover problems, urging improvements in financial management efficiency.
The second supplementary budget proposal was amended and approved, reducing the budget by a total of 2.42876 billion won, including funds related to the soil remediation project for the Gunpo Multi-Cultural Center construction site.
Local citizens expressed the need for continuous information disclosure regarding the progress of major projects along with their implementation plans. One resident stated, “Transportation and urban environment projects are directly connected to citizens' lives, so I hope they will not just announce plans but also keep us updated on the progress.”
The 289th regular meeting of the city council concluded its 22-day schedule with the second plenary session on this day.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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