Hampyeong County in South Jeolla Province has been selected for the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries' '2027 Fishing Village Renewal 3.0 Project,' which is expected to accelerate the renovation of aging port facilities and improve the living environment for local residents.
On November 10, Hampyeong County announced that the Hampyeong Port area in Hansan-ri, Sonbul-myeon has been designated as a project site, securing 7 billion won in national funding.
With this selection, a total of 10 billion won will be invested in Hampyeong Port over four years from 2027 to 2030, including 7 billion won in national funding and 900 million won from the city.
The Fishing Village Renewal 3.0 Project aims to improve living conditions in fishing villages facing challenges such as population decline, aging, and deteriorating infrastructure, while establishing a foundation for sustainable development.
The project focuses not only on renovating port facilities but also on enhancing residents' convenience and welfare, and strengthening the self-reliance of local communities.
Hampyeong County plans to create a fishing village station in the Hampyeong Port area, expand social overhead capital (SOC), and comprehensively renovate aging port facilities.
In particular, the initiative aims to alleviate inconveniences faced by residents in their daily lives, enhance the safety and convenience of fishing activities, and improve the living and welfare infrastructure to enhance the living environment in the fishing village.
The project timeline has also been clarified.
The county will begin a feasibility study for the basic plan in January and will gradually proceed with administrative procedures such as consultations with relevant agencies and project plan reviews.
Construction is set to start in 2029, with a goal of completion in 2030.
This selection is significant as it secures substantial funding to renovate the aging infrastructure of Hampyeong Port and improve the living environment for residents.
The county plans to actively gather residents' opinions during the project implementation process and create facilities that meet local conditions, ensuring that residents can enjoy tangible benefits even after the project is completed.
In particular, it is crucial to systematically advance the subsequent procedures, including the establishment of the basic plan and consultations with relevant agencies, led by Team Leader Lee Soo-hyun, who is responsible for the project.
Lee Nam-o, the mayor of Hampyeong County, stated, “With this project selection, we will actively promote fishing village development and marine tourism to respond to the decline in the fishing village population and inject new vitality into the region. We will reflect residents' opinions in the project implementation process to create initiatives that residents can genuinely feel and develop a livable fishing village.”
Meanwhile, Hampyeong County plans to gradually expand the living infrastructure in fishing villages centered around Hampyeong Port through this Fishing Village Renewal 3.0 Project, focusing on creating a stable living environment for fishermen and revitalizing local communities. Additionally, the county aims to enhance resident participation from the project's inception and consider utilization plans for the facilities after their establishment to ensure that the project is a sustainable fishing village regeneration effort rather than a one-time investment.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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