[브레이크뉴스경기남부=김포 이현준기자] As a result of Gimpo City’s application for the ‘2025 Sports Promotion Facility Support Project Contest’ hosted by Gyeonggi Province, two sites, ‘Gochon Singok Soccer Stadium’ and ‘Masan-dong Indoor Badminton Court’, were finally selected and secured a provincial budget of 3.34 billion won.
Including this public offering project, the city achieved the feat of securing a total of 4.6 billion won in national highway funds by selecting a total of 6 projects in the public offering this year alone.
Meanwhile, the Gochon Singok soccer field development project plans to receive a river occupancy permit from the Han River Basin Environmental Office with a total project cost of 1.8 billion won and build one soccer field by June next year.
In addition, the Masan-dong indoor badminton court, which will be used as a badminton stadium, is scheduled to begin construction in the second half of next year after signing a land purchase agreement with LH in the first half of 2025, with a total project cost of 13.7 billion won.
Gimpo Mayor Kim Byeong-soo said, “I am glad that the public sports facility expansion project is gaining momentum through this public offering project.” He added, “This year, Salter Soccer Stadium, the home stadium of Gimpo FC, was expanded to 10,000 seats, and the Gimpo Salter Indoor Tennis Court and Gimpo Bandabi Gymnasium were completed. . “We will continue to expand public sports facilities to make Gimpo City, which has a population of 700,000, healthier and more vibrant,” he said.
[Break News Gyeonggi Nambu = Gimpo Reporter Lee Hyeon-jun] As a result of applying for the ‘2025 Sports Promotion Facility Support Project Competition’ hosted by Gyeonggi Province, Gimpo City has secured 3.34 billion won in provincial budget by selecting two locations, ‘Gochon Singok Soccer Field’ and ‘Masandong Indoor Badminton Court’.
Including this competition project, the city has achieved the feat of securing a total of 4.6 billion won in national funds by selecting a total of 6 projects in the competition this year alone.
Meanwhile, the Gochon Singok Soccer Field construction project is scheduled to receive a river use permit from the Han River Basin Environmental Office with a total project cost of 1.8 billion won and construct one soccer field by June next year.
In addition, Masandong Indoor Badminton Court, which will be used as a badminton-only court, is scheduled to begin construction in the second half of next year after signing a land purchase contract with LH in the first half of 2025 with a total project cost of 13.7 billion won.
Kim Byung-soo, the mayor of Gimpo, said, “I am glad that this public competition has given momentum to the expansion of public sports facilities.” He added, “This year, we expanded Gimpo FC’s home stadium, Solter Soccer Stadium, to 10,000 seats, and completed construction of the Gimpo Solter Indoor Tennis Court and Gimpo Bandabi Gymnasium. We will continue to expand public sports facilities to make Gimpo City, which is expected to have a population of 700,000, healthier and more vibrant.”
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**PAA-Related:** What measures will be implemented to ensure the long-term sustainability and maintenance of these new sporting facilities, maximizing their positive impact on the community?
## Interview: Gimpo’s Push for Sporting Expansion
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News! Today, we delve into the exciting news of Gimpo City’s successful bid to secure funding for two new sporting facilities. We are joined by two distinguished guests: **Mayor Kim Byeong-soo** of Gimpo City and **Ms. Park Soo-jin**, a local resident and avid badminton enthusiast. Welcome to both of you.
**Section 1: The Significance of Investment**
* **For Mayor Kim:** Gimpo city has secured a significant amount of funding for these new facilities. Can you elaborate on the reasoning behind prioritizing these specific projects and what impact you believe they will have on the community?
* **For Ms. Park:** As a resident of Gimpo, how do you see these new facilities impacting the local community? Do you believe they address a specific need in the city?
**Section 2: Accessibility and Community Engagement**
* **For Mayor Kim:** How will these new facilities ensure accessibility for all residents, regardless of age, ability, or socioeconomic background?
* **For Ms. Park:** What are your thoughts on the city’s plans to make these facilities accessible and inclusive? Are there any specific aspects you hope to see implemented?
**Section 3: Vision for the Future**
* **For Mayor Kim:** You mention expanding Gimpo City’s sporting infrastructure further. What is your long-term vision for the city’s sporting landscape?
* **For both guests:** What role do you believe sports and recreation play in fostering a vibrant and healthy community?
**Section 4: Collaborative Efforts**
* **For Mayor Kim:** The construction of these facilities involves collaboration with various entities like the Han River Basin Environmental Office and LH. How crucial are these partnerships for realizing Gimpo’s vision?
* **For both guests:** What role can residents and local organizations play in supporting the development and success of these new facilities?
**Conclusion:**
Thank you both for joining us today and sharing your insights on this exciting development for Gimpo City. We look forward to witnessing the positive impact these new facilities will have on the community.