Completion ceremony set for Wednesday; free trial runs Nov. 19–25 before paid operation begins — former private lot at Guro No. 1 retention basin converted to public use
Guro-gu has completed a 54-space public parking lot at the Guro No. 1 retention basin near Sindorim Station and will hold a completion ceremony Wednesday at 3 p.m.
The new Guro 5-dong Saemal public parking lot sits at 117-6 Saemal-ro, near Exit 2 of Sindorim Station. The district converted the site — previously operated as a private parking lot whose usage period had expired — into a public facility to improve parking convenience for residents.
The project cost 1.13 billion won ($844,000) and created 54 at-grade parking spaces on a 2,000-square-meter site. The spaces comprise 20 standard spaces, 20 wider spaces, 2 spaces for people with disabilities, 7 family-friendly spaces, 1 compact space and 4 electric vehicle fast-charging spaces.
The district began structural safety inspections and design work on the retention basin in January, then carried out floor paving, drainage improvements, and installation of lighting and security closed-circuit television cameras before wrapping up construction this month.
The Guro-gu Facilities Management Corporation will operate the lot on a consignment basis, with an unmanned parking control system keeping it open 24 hours a day.
Before paid operation begins, the lot will run a free trial from Nov. 19 through Nov. 25, with charges taking effect Nov. 26.
The rate is 150 won per five minutes. Monthly passes are priced at 140,000 won for all-day use, 100,000 won for daytime and 40,000 won for nighttime. Details on pass applications and operating hours are available on the Guro-gu Facilities Management Corporation website.
The completion ceremony will be held at the Saemal public parking lot Wednesday at 3 p.m. About 100 people are expected to attend, including the district mayor, city and district lawmakers, and local residents. The program will include a project progress report, commemorative remarks, congratulatory speeches and a ribbon-cutting.
Guro-gu District Mayor Jang In-hong said he expects residents visiting Sindorim Station and nearby commercial facilities to find parking more convenient. "We will continue to expand public parking and improve the parking environment in line with local demand," Jang said.
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