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Taichung Super Dome Bid Awarded to Taiwan Life Insurance; Mayor Lu Says Japan's Nippon Ham Fighters to Operate and Design

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Taichung's Super Dome project has been awarded to Taiwan Life Insurance.
  • The project involves an indoor stadium with 45,000 seats and a 100,000-ping commercial complex, with an estimated investment of NT$60 billion.
  • CTBC Holding will partner with Japan's Nippon Ham Fighters for the stadium's operation and design.

Taichung's highly anticipated Super Dome project has officially moved forward with the awarding of the bid to Taiwan Life Insurance. Mayor Lu Shiow-yen announced that the project, which will be the largest indoor stadium in Taiwan with a capacity of over 45,000 seats, surpassing even Taipei's Dome, is set to become a national landmark. The estimated investment of NT$60 billion, coupled with a massive 100,000-ping commercial complex, underscores the scale of this ambitious undertaking.

The Super Dome in Taichung has been awarded the bid.

· Lu Shiow-yenAnnouncing the successful bid for the Taichung Super Dome project.

Recognizing the significant financial and operational complexities, CTBC Holding will play a crucial role in integrating and financing the project. In a strategic move to ensure world-class management and design, CTBC Holding will collaborate with the renowned Nippon Ham Fighters, a professional baseball team from Japan. This partnership is expected to bring international expertise to the development and operation of the Super Dome, promising a state-of-the-art facility for Taichung residents and visitors alike. The collaboration highlights a growing trend of international cooperation in major infrastructure projects within Taiwan, aiming to leverage global best practices for local development.

The investment amount is as high as 60 billion yuan, and the commercial floor area is as high as 100,000 pings, all of which are the largest in the country.

· Lu Shiow-yenHighlighting the scale and investment of the Taichung Super Dome project.

The Super Dome is not just a sports venue; it's envisioned as a comprehensive entertainment and commercial hub. Its sheer size and scope, with the largest commercial complex of its kind in the nation, signal a significant boost to Taichung's economic landscape and cultural offerings. The project's progression is a testament to the city's commitment to developing world-class infrastructure and attracting major investments, solidifying its position as a key player in Taiwan's urban development.

CTBC Holding will cooperate with the Nippon Ham Fighters Group, and the future operator and designer should be the Nippon Ham Fighters Group.

· Lu Shiow-yenExplaining the partnership for the operation and design of the Taichung Super Dome.
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