The construction of a new government building in Namhae-gun, South Gyeongsang Province, is contributing to the revitalization of the local economy. A total of 4,432 local workers have been deployed so far, along with 4,264 dump trucks and 350 excavators sourced from the region. A significant portion of the 5.5 billion won total executed budget has been directed toward local labor costs and expenses, generating job creation effects.
According to the county government on the 6th, the new building project, targeting completion in December 2027, is progressing smoothly with a 15.64% completion rate. Excavation work has been finished, and foundation work for the first and second basement levels is underway across six sections. Some sections have already completed first-floor slab construction, keeping the overall project on track.
The county conducts joint inspections with the contractor and supervision team every week to strengthen quality and safety management. Budget execution is also monitored regularly to ensure the construction schedule stays on course.
The new building will be constructed on an expanded footprint at the current government building site in Namhae-eup, with a total floor area of 19,000 square meters. It will include 235 parking spaces, and surrounding roads will be widened to three lanes to significantly improve accessibility.
Once completed, departments currently scattered across external buildings will be consolidated into one location, establishing a "one-stop administrative system" where residents can handle all civil affairs in a single space.
The existing building, more than 65 years old, has suffered from severe facility deterioration and space shortages. It received a D grade in a precision safety inspection, and calls for reconstruction have persisted.
"We will prioritize safety and quality throughout the construction process and achieve our completion target of 2027 without delay," a county government official said.