Pungnap Ready-Mixed Concrete Plant Demolition Begins Nov. 11; Completion Set for April 2027

Songpa-gu: "Working to prioritize resident safety and minimize disruption to daily life"

Songpa-gu, Seoul, said on November 10 that full-scale demolition would begin on November 11 at the site of the Sampyo Ready-Mixed Concrete plant in Pungnap-dong, starting with the dismantling of its silos, a key facility. The district plans to complete all demolition work by April 2027.

Equipment at the Sampyo Ready-Mixed Concrete Plant in Pungnap-dong, where demolition work is underway. Provided by Songpa-gu.

The Pungnap Ready-Mixed Concrete plant, located around 305-14 Pungnap-dong, was operated by Sampyo Industry for 47 years, from 1978 to 2025. After Sampyo Industry's Seongsu ready-mixed concrete plant in Seongdong-gu was demolished, it had been the only large ready-mixed concrete plant operating in Seoul.

This demolition is the final step in relocating the plant, a long-standing goal of Pungnap-dong residents. The plant had caused inconvenience to nearby residents due to noise, dust, and traffic congestion caused by heavy vehicles.

Calls for relocation gained momentum in 2003 alongside the launch of the Pungnaptoseong restoration project. Negotiations over the relocation and legal disputes continued for about 22 years. Under a court-recommended settlement in November 2023, Sampyo Industry agreed to cease plant operations by December 31, 2025, and hand over the site and any structures obstructing the project to the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Songpa-gu. The plant ceased operations at the end of 2025.

The district has carried out administrative procedures to expedite the demolition. In April 2025, it received approval for the demolition work design from the Korea Heritage Service.

As the demolition involves a large-scale plant, the district plans to manage the site with priority given to resident safety and minimizing disruption to daily life. It will expand safety facilities around the construction site, strengthen measures to protect pedestrians, and continue inspections and supervision of the overall project.

The district will also strengthen measures to reduce noise, dust, and vibration that may arise during demolition. It will work with construction personnel and inspect whether measures to reduce fugitive dust, such as operating water-spraying facilities, and noise and vibration controls are being properly implemented. The district plans to respond promptly to residents' complaints.

That day, District Mayor Seo Kangseok visited the demolition site, received a progress report, and joined the start of demolition work. “As the project owner, I will personally monitor its progress and ensure the demolition is completed without a hitch, with the safety of district residents as our top priority,” he said.

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