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Chiayi Councilor Demands Compensation for Businesses Affected by Puzi Construction

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • Local council members are demanding compensation for businesses in the Shuidaotou Cultural and Creative Cluster in Chiayi's Puzi City, whose operations were affected by ongoing construction.
  • The construction project, involving underground cabling and sidewalk improvements, was reported as completed but still shows signs of unfinished work, including traffic cones and debris.
  • Concerns were also raised about the procurement process for the park's management and operation contract, with calls for the county government to ensure compliance with regulations.

Local representatives in Chiayi County are voicing strong concerns over the prolonged disruption caused by infrastructure projects, directly impacting the livelihoods of small businesses within the Shuidaotou Cultural and Creative Cluster. The recent push for compensation by County Councilor Zhan Wan-zhen highlights a growing frustration among business owners who have endured significant financial losses due to construction that, despite being declared complete, still leaves the area in disarray. The presence of traffic cones, barriers, and unaddressed waste points to a failure in project management and a lack of consideration for the operational continuity of the park's tenants.

Councilor Zhan's inquiry into the park's management and operation contract also brings to light potential irregularities in the procurement process. The fact that the same company has secured the contract for three consecutive years, coupled with the composition of the review committee, raises questions about transparency and fairness. This scrutiny is crucial for ensuring that public funds are managed responsibly and that contracts are awarded through a competitive and equitable process, especially given the significant annual budget allocated for the park's operations.

The county government should have compensation measures.

· Zhan Wan-zhenCounty Councilor Zhan Wan-zhen demanding compensation for businesses affected by construction.

The county government, led by Magistrate Weng Chang-liang, has acknowledged the issues, promising to address the remaining construction debris and promising to discuss compensation measures. However, the delay in resolving these issues and the need for further discussion on compensation suggest a reactive rather than proactive approach. For the businesses operating within the Shuidaotou cluster, this situation represents not just a temporary inconvenience but a threat to their viability, underscoring the need for swift and decisive action from the county government to rectify the situation and restore confidence in the management of local cultural and creative spaces.

Please ask the Construction Department to supervise the construction contractor to deal with it as soon as possible, and the compensation measures still need to be discussed.

· Weng Chang-liangCounty Magistrate Weng Chang-liang responding to the demands for construction completion and compensation.
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