Final Report Meeting Held... Project Cost Estimated at Approximately 180 Billion Won
Cheonan City in South Chungcheong Province has completed the blueprint for the 'Seongseong Art Center' and is set to move forward with the project in earnest.
On May 22, the city held a final report meeting for the detailed operational plan for the construction of the art center at the Disaster and Safety Situation Room in City Hall, where they reviewed and verified the specifics.
The art center is planned to be built at 95-6 Seongseong-dong, with a total floor area of approximately 30,000 square meters (9,075 pyeong) and nine stories above ground.
The project cost, including construction and ancillary expenses, is estimated at 175.6 billion won. With the addition of approximately 5 billion won for retention basin reinforcement work, the total is expected to reach 180 billion won.
For the art center building, the city considered two alternatives: an 'integrated type' that places a multi-purpose cultural space above the parking lot, and a 'separated type' that connects separate buildings.
After discussion, consensus was reached on the separated type, which offers advantages in securing parking space, future expansion potential, safety, and cost reduction.
City Council member Bae Seongmin stated, "This site was originally selected as the top priority for a parking lot. It should be recognized as a public parking lot, not just for the art center," and added, "Given the significant budget, I hope for an innovative design at the planning stage."
Council member Yoo Youngjin requested that, if the Cheonan Cultural Foundation operates the art center, there should be no issues with staffing and personnel supply. Council member Jang Hyuk called for maximizing the connection with Seongseong Lake Park.
Acting Mayor Kim Seokpil said, "Since the construction will utilize the retention basin site, safety issues must be thoroughly considered," and emphasized, "No matter how impressive the building is, if safety is not ensured, it will be nothing more than a house built on sand. Please check thoroughly."
Meanwhile, the city plans to commission a feasibility study from the Local Administration Research Institute in the second half of this year and undergo a local financial investment review in April next year. If the schedule proceeds without delay, the art center will be designed in early 2027, construction will begin at the end of 2028, and the opening is planned for the end of 2031.
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