Seongnam City Proposes Noise and Vibration Countermeasures for Pangyo Wonmaeul Complex 1 on Wolgot-Pangyo Line to Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

Letter Also Sent to National Railroad Corporation
Request for Resident Participation Meeting

Seongnam City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Shin Sangjin) sent a letter on January 30 to Kim Yoonduk, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and Lee Seonghae, President of the National Railroad Corporation, requesting measures to prevent resident damage from noise and vibration that may occur in the section adjacent to Pangyo Wonmaeul Complex 1 in relation to the 'Wolgot-Pangyo Double-Track Railway Construction Project.'

Letter sent to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Provided by Seongnam City

In the letter, signed by Seongnam Mayor Shin Sangjin, the city stated, "This project is an important national initiative that will greatly contribute to improving metropolitan transportation accessibility and balanced regional development. Our city fully supports the policy objectives and is actively cooperating." The city added, "However, there have been ongoing concerns regarding potential damage to residents' daily lives due to noise and vibration in the section adjacent to Pangyo Wonmaeul Complex 1 under the current route plan, both during construction and operation phases."

Seongnam City further noted, "This area is a residential zone densely populated with large apartment complexes, and if the railway line passes nearby, it is expected to have a significant impact on residents' living environment and quality of life." The city continued, "Based on feedback collected from residents, there is considerable anxiety and numerous complaints about the actual noise and vibration experienced, regardless of whether legal standards are met. We believe that if these issues are not sufficiently addressed during construction and operation, it could lead to heightened community conflict and increased burdens in advancing the project."

To prevent damage to Pangyo Wonmaeul residents, Seongnam City proposed the following: applying stricter noise and vibration reduction standards that reflect the characteristics of residential areas; reviewing technical measures such as low-noise and low-vibration track structures and installation of vibration-damping mats; establishing a thorough site management plan that includes minimizing nighttime construction and applying low-noise construction methods; and implementing continuous noise and vibration monitoring and establishing communication channels with residents during the operational phase.

Additionally, the city requested that a meeting be arranged where the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the National Railroad Corporation, Seongnam City, and local residents could all participate, in order to directly hear feedback from the field and facilitate smooth progress of the project.

Mayor Shin Sangjin stated, "We will continue to cooperate with relevant agencies to ensure that the project proceeds smoothly while fully protecting citizens' residential environments," adding, "We hope that the Wolgot-Pangyo Line will not only improve residents' quality of life but also become a model national railway project that fosters mutual growth with the local community."

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