Gimhae City to Develop Leisure Green Space in Nakdonggang Daedong Ecological Park by 2022

Gimhae City, Gyeongnam Province, is creating leisure green spaces within the Nakdong River Daedong Ecological Park. [Image source=Gimhae City]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Gimhae City in Gyeongnam announced on the 24th that it will create a citizen leisure space in the development-restricted area within Nakdonggang Daedong Ecological Park.

The city plans to invest 3 billion KRW to develop a wildflower garden, lawn plaza, and reed forest complex within 90,000㎡ (27,225 pyeong) of Daedong Ecological Park by 2022.

Currently, the city is planting grass in the lawn plaza with 50 Hope Job workers, generating the effect of employing 4,000 people over four months. This is expected to create local jobs and save 200 million KRW in project costs compared to proceeding with a general construction contract.

The area around the ecological park offers various attractions such as the Daedong Flower Complex and the Suan Village Hydrangea Festival. There are also many dining options like Daedong Noodle Street and seafood restaurants, as well as a Daedong agricultural products direct market. This project is expected to contribute to revitalizing the local economy in the eastern Gimhae area and provide a resting place for citizens through synergy.

Mayor Heo Seong-gon said, “We will create an eco-friendly and multipurpose leisure space within Daedong Ecological Park to help revitalize the local economy.”