Kim Jin-gu, Michuhol District Councillor: "Why is the creation of the park in Hakik Block 1 delayed... Residents' complaints are flooding in"

As large-scale occupancy continues in the Yonghyeon and Hakik districts of Incheon Michuhol, it has been pointed out that the delay in the creation of parks, which are essential infrastructure, is increasing residents' inconveniences.

Kim Jin-gu, a councillor from the Michuhol District Council (Democratic Party, Yonghyeon 5, Hakik 1, Gwangkyo, Munhak), focused on the issue of the delay in park creation for the Hakik Block 1 urban development project during the major work report of the Welfare and Construction Committee held on the 29th, urging for prompt measures to be taken.

Councillor Kim stated, "It has been over a year since the occupancy of complexes 1, 3, and 4 in Hakik Block 1 began, but there has been no progress in the formation of the park," and criticized, "Residents are flooding in complaints that the construction company is delaying the creation citing business viability as a reason." He further emphasized, "While the opening of roads is important, securing a resting space for residents is urgent."

In response, a district official stated, "We are currently prioritising urgent infrastructure such as roads and will negotiate to complete the park creation by the end of next year."

Questions regarding the delay of the long-awaited undergrounding project in Yonghyeon 5 also followed. Councillor Kim mentioned the issue of 'contaminated soil discovery', which was the cause of the construction halt, and checked the current situation. The district stated, "Oil-contaminated soil was discovered, which took time for precise analysis and preparation of treatment plans," and added, "Since it has been decided to treat it as general waste, we will resume construction simultaneously with the thawing period and complete the paving as soon as possible."

Regarding the development of Yonghyeon and Hakik Block 2-2, Councillor Kim referred to the previously discussed donation site of approximately 590 pyeong and suggested, "We should consider utilising the site for the relocation of the district administrative welfare centre and the construction of public facilities."

Additionally, Councillor Kim pointed out various issues closely related to the daily lives of residents, including the installation of continuous drainage channels in areas prone to flooding near Inha University Station and Munhak Sports Stadium, regular dredging to prevent odours and pests in the stream near the Yonghyeon 5 dormitory, and the maintenance of indiscriminately installed bollards in front of the health centre.

In particular, Councillor Kim noted the readability of the council's work report materials, stating, "Symbols or colours should be clearly marked so that parks or public facility sites can be easily understood at a glance, aiding the understanding of both councillors and residents."