New Taipei Mayor Inspects Northern Districts, Bolstering Disaster Preparedness and Infrastructure

New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih visited the northern districts of Wanli and Jingshan on July 9 to oversee grassroots development projects and gather feedback from local leaders. The visit focused on bolstering the city's resilience against an approaching typhoon, enhancing long-term care services, and improving essential infrastructure.

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Facing the challenges of an ultra-aging society and extreme weather, the New Taipei City government is fully committed to strengthening disaster prevention, long-term care, and infrastructure.

During his visit, Hou participated in a prayer ceremony at the Yuao Shuntian Temple, seeking blessings for safety and favorable weather as Typhoon Bavi approaches. He emphasized the city's commitment to disaster prevention, citing the extensive recovery efforts following Typhoon Soulik in 2023. The city has implemented comprehensive flood control and drainage measures, urging residents to prepare for the storm and securing vulnerable areas.

The inspection included the ongoing Maring River bank improvement project, which aims to enhance flood defenses and create a riverside walking path with parks and recreational facilities. This project, expected to partially open in October and fully complete by June 2025, will also feature landscaping and lighting to improve local amenities.

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We have fully prepared for flood control and drainage. Relevant departments must strengthen vigilance in disaster-prone areas and historical disaster zones, and we urge the public to prepare typhoon supplies and secure outdoor items early.

Discussions with district chiefs highlighted ongoing efforts in promoting local specialties like Wanli crabs and Jingshan sweet potatoes, developing tourism, and expanding social welfare programs, including senior centers and care facilities. Hou acknowledged the support of local representatives and pledged continued investment in market renovations, bicycle paths, and public childcare facilities to foster a prosperous and livable city.

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The city government will continue to improve local grassroots construction and social welfare facilities, including market renovations, island-wide bicycle path construction, river dredging projects, and public childcare facilities.