No artifacts or structural remains found during excavation survey; follow-up construction to proceed on schedule
Water and sewage pipe relocation and bypass road work to begin this month, with completion targeted by December
Gangbuk-gu announced Wednesday that it has completed an archaeological survey of the site designated for its administrative complex and will begin follow-up construction this month, including the relocation of water and sewage pipelines and the opening of a bypass road.
The district conducted the buried cultural heritage survey across the 8,224-square-meter site beginning Sept. 15. The survey found no structural remains or artifacts. The Cultural Heritage Administration notified the district on Sept. 29 that the excavation had been officially completed, allowing subsequent construction phases to proceed as planned.
Under the Act on the Protection and Investigation of Buried Cultural Heritage, such surveys are required before development projects begin. Had significant remains or artifacts been discovered, the construction schedule could have been adjusted to accommodate additional investigation, but no such findings were made in this case.
The district will begin relocating water and sewage pipelines and constructing a bypass road this month. The work is a preparatory step ahead of the main construction and geothermal drilling phases, during which traffic along part of Hancheon-ro 139-ga-gil will be restricted. The bypass road and pipeline work are intended to ensure uninterrupted vehicle access and water supply, and are expected to be completed by December.
The Gangbuk-gu Administrative Complex is being developed as a multipurpose space housing not only administrative functions but also an observation deck, a performance hall, a book lounge and other resident amenities.
On Sept. 18, the district held a pre-construction briefing at Gangbuk Sonamu Hall of the Gangbuk Cultural Arts Center, where about 400 residents and construction officials gathered to learn about the project's direction and vision.
The district plans to go beyond building a standard public office complex, aiming to create a space that residents can use daily and that visitors will also want to come to — establishing a new landmark for Gangbuk-gu.
"Now that the archaeological survey has been completed, we will manage each phase of construction rigorously to keep the project on schedule," Gangbuk-gu District Mayor Jeong Chang-su said. "We will work to minimize inconvenience for nearby residents during construction, while carefully overseeing every step to ensure a safe and high-quality space that lives up to the expectations of our community."
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