The Gunpo City Council convened on September 10 to review funding plans and financial burdens for major projects, including the modernization of the environmental management office and the public housing districts in Uiwang, Gunpo, and Ansan. The council also called for measures to improve traffic and safety issues directly affecting citizens' daily lives.
According to the council, the Special Committee on Administrative Affairs held its sixth administrative audit during the 289th regular session, examining the key operations of the Safety and Environment Bureau, Gunpo Urban Corporation, and Gunpo Industrial Promotion Agency.
A major topic of discussion was the management strategies for financial burdens that may arise during the implementation of large-scale projects.
Council member Park Sang-hyun requested a review of the existing plans for the environmental management office modernization project, urging the development of a phased funding plan to respond to changes in project costs or financial conditions.
Council member Park Jae-shin emphasized the need for careful examination of the financial burdens associated with the third new town projects, including the Uiwang, Gunpo, and Ansan public housing districts, as significant investments are anticipated. He called for the establishment of financial safeguards necessary for project implementation and urged proactive measures to secure living infrastructure in preparation for future residents.
There were also calls for improvements in traffic and safety areas. Council member Jang Kyung-min requested a comprehensive inspection of malfunctioning pedestrian traffic signals that frequently break down.
Council member Lee Hye-seung stated that to enhance mobility for the transportation disadvantaged, it is essential to improve the environment for low-floor bus usage and to proactively prepare traffic measures for the upcoming residents of the Dae-yami district.
Council member Jeong Hae-dong pointed out issues with illegal parking around intersections and the long-term occupation of free on-street parking spaces, demanding improvements to related facilities and stricter enforcement.
There was also a review of the project implementation processes and long-term issues concerning affiliated organizations.
Council member Lee Dong-han noted the repeated delays in unexecuted projects by the Gunpo Urban Corporation and changes in the budget and schedule for the Gunpo-type youth housing project, stating, "It is necessary to thoroughly examine the feasibility and conditions for project execution before budget allocation." He also mentioned that since the operational period for the first phase of the Gunpo Complex Logistics Terminal is set to end in 2028, a future response direction should be established, and long-term measures should be developed through citizen feedback and cooperation with relevant agencies and local political circles.
There were also demands for improvements related to contracts for the collection and transportation of household waste.
Chairperson Shin Kyung-won pointed out that contracts have been consistently awarded to the same seven companies for an extended period, with a bid rate of about 97%. He urged a review of competitive bidding practices and the potential for budget savings by referencing operational cases from other local governments.
Meanwhile, Chairperson Shin emphasized that the administrative audit is a process for creating tangible changes that citizens can feel, urging the executive branch and affiliated organizations to develop concrete plans to implement the improvement requests and promised follow-up actions proposed by the council members.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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