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Central Government Funds Over 80% of Taiwan Road Improvement Project

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Central government funding will cover over 80% of a $49.8 million project to improve roads and sidewalks in Qingshui, Taiwan.
  • Legislator Tsai Chi-chang secured the funding, which aims to enhance safety for students and residents.
  • Construction is expected to begin by the end of the year and take six months to complete.

A significant infrastructure improvement project is set to commence in Qingshui District, Taichung City, Taiwan, with the central government providing over 80% of the necessary funding. Legislator Tsai Chi-chang successfully secured approximately $49.8 million (NT$49.8 million) for the project, which will focus on upgrading the roads and sidewalks along Wuquan Road.

Wuquan Road is a critical route for students attending Daxiu Elementary School and for residents accessing the Qingshui Sports Park. The existing sidewalks have fallen into disrepair, showing signs of aging, damage, and uneven surfaces, while the road itself has developed severe cracks. The planned improvements aim to create a safer and more accessible environment for pedestrians.

The planned improvements aim to create a safer and more accessible environment for pedestrians.

— Legislator Tsai Chi-changExplaining the purpose of the road and sidewalk improvement project on Wuquan Road.

Tsai Chi-chang highlighted that this project builds upon previous efforts to create pedestrian-friendly pathways in Qingshui, citing completed projects on streets like Qiaojiangnan Street and Qiaojiangbei Street. These initiatives have not only revitalized the area's appearance but also significantly improved pedestrian safety and provided recreational spaces for the community. The upcoming work will also involve a complete resurfacing of the asphalt road.

Chen Yi-he, the village chief of Wulu Village in Qingshui District, expressed gratitude for Tsai's efforts. He noted that previous attempts to secure funding for Wuquan Road's improvement had stalled due to the substantial costs and unclear responsibilities among different authorities. The project, currently in the design and planning phase, is slated to begin construction by the end of the year and is expected to take six months to complete, promising a safer and more pleasant environment for local residents.

The project, currently in the design and planning phase, is slated to begin construction by the end of the year and is expected to take six months to complete, promising a safer and more pleasant environment for local residents.

— Chen Yi-heVillage chief of Wulu Village, expressing anticipation for the project's completion.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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