"1 Billion Won per Space..." Councilman Yoon Gu-young Criticizes the Cost-Effectiveness of Parking and Facility Administration in Bupyeong District

Concerns have been raised that the urban parking lot development project, which involves astronomical budgets, should go beyond simply increasing the number of spaces and prioritize efficient management of existing spaces and transparent budget execution.

During the 4th Urban Environment Committee meeting of the 274th Bupyeong District Council temporary session held on the 2nd, Councilman Yoon Gu-young (People Power Party·Samsan 2-dong, Bugae 2·3-dong) sharply probed the administrative blind spots while receiving major work reports from the Parking Management Division, Urban Landscape Division, and Facility Management Corporation.

Councilman Yoon first mentioned the chronic parking difficulties in Bupyeong District, stating, "It costs about 1 billion won to secure one parking space," and emphasized, "Given the enormous taxes being invested, practical enforcement should be carried out to secure existing spaces, including the utilization of the Northern Waterworks Office site and the removal of clutter in front of homes."

He particularly pointed out the loopholes in the parking fine collection system. Councilman Yoon stated, "Despite the fact that the enforcement results in 2025 decreased by more than 15,000 cases compared to the previous year, the amount imposed has actually increased, indicating a significant statistical loss," and demanded, "Clearly explain the reasons for the tens of billions of won difference, even considering prepayment discounts and acceptance of applications, and submit transparent collection status materials that residents can easily see."

The efficiency issues of facilities that have received massive budgets were also brought to light. Regarding the 'Media Glass' pedestrian overpass project, which cost over 700 million won, Councilman Yoon criticized, "The visibility issue, where letters are not visible when sunlight shines, remains, and labeling it as a non-budget project overlooks the annual operating cost of over 5 million won," adding, "Adjusting only the operating hours without improving visibility is a waste of budget."

He then pointed out the inefficient operation of the children's water play area to the Facility Management Corporation. Councilman Yoon remarked, "Over 100 million won is spent on maintenance for 3 months of operation, but blocking access with a fence for the remaining 8 months is inefficient," and ordered, "While preventing safety accidents during the winter season is important, reasonable measures should be found to allow residents to utilize the space even during non-operating periods."

He also voiced criticism regarding the issue of party banners. Councilman Yoon stated, "While the freedom of political activity is guaranteed by law, it is common for even the implementation guidelines regarding letter size (over 5cm) and installation height to be ignored," and emphasized, "Regardless of political affiliation, do not hide behind legal exceptions and comply with basic installation standards to minimize harm to residents."

In response, relevant departments in Bupyeong District stated, "We will immediately improve the identified statistical errors and deficiencies in facility operations and prepare efficient management measures that can enhance resident satisfaction."