Derince Mayor Sertif Gökçe Announces Future Term Goals
Derince Mayor Sertif Gökçe shared the district's new projects in infrastructure, culture-arts, sports, and social life, along with his future goals, with the public.
Derince Mayor Sertif Gökçe touched upon the projects prepared after taking office and his goals for the future term. Stating that they have taken important steps in culture, arts, sports, and infrastructure investments, Gökçe expressed that with the lifting of austerity measures, they will enter a much more intensive project period in 2027 and 2028.
Culture and Arts Investments
Stating that the Derince Performance Center has brought significant vibrancy to the district, Sertif Gökçe said that the center has transformed into an attraction hub where different artists perform and which is beginning to be recognized nationwide.
The Zübeyde Hanım Cultural Center, to be rebuilt in cooperation with the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality, will feature a wedding hall on the lower floor and a theater stage on the upper floor, bringing a new cultural space to the city.
Social Life and Café Projects
Stating that the Your Café and Youth Café projects implemented to support citizens' social life have seen intense interest, Gökçe noted that the Your Café concept will also be opened in Çenesuyu.
Noting that they have received positive feedback on child-focused projects with the newly launched 85-student nursery, Gökçe emphasized that such areas increase the participation of district residents in social life.
Sports Organizations and Wide Participation
Expressing that sports events held in Derince have been met with great interest, Gökçe stated that 126 teams participated in the beach volleyball organization.
Nation's Coffeehouse and Children's Art Center
Stating that they attach importance to children being introduced to art at an early age, Gökçe announced that the Nation's Coffeehouse next to the train station building will be converted into an art center and free instrument training will be provided.
İshakçılar Festival and Broad Gathering
Stating that the festival held in İshakçılar, attended by approximately 10,000 people, brought together figures from different political parties and regions, Gökçe said that 70 percent of the event consisted of women and children.
Infrastructure Works and Asbestos Pipe Issue
Touching upon the infrastructure works ongoing in Denizciler and Çınarlı neighborhoods, Gökçe stated that although they initially received criticism, the results will be seen once the works are completed.
He noted that with the completion of the works in Çınarlı Neighborhood, Derince will become the first district to completely eliminate the asbestos pipe problem.