Tainan's Liukuai-liao Drainage Project Nears 95% Completion, Flood Prevention Fully in Place

Tainan City is on the cusp of completing a crucial flood control project, with the Liukuai-liao drainage improvement works reaching 95% completion. This initiative aims to bolster the city's defenses against heavy rainfall and potential flooding, particularly in densely populated and industrial areas.

The project's primary focus has been on enhancing drainage capacity. A key element involved the removal of the Anqing Bridge, which had acted as a bottleneck, constricting water flow. Additionally, an emergency flood detention pond with a capacity of 3,600 cubic meters has been established downstream of the Xinshun Bridge to help mitigate peak floodwater levels.

These improvements are expected to significantly increase the drainage system's efficiency. The city government has invested substantial resources, securing 720 million NT dollars from the central government and contributing 130 million NT dollars from its own funds to widen the river channel and expand the cross-sectional area of the drainage, effectively doubling its capacity.

Furthermore, Tainan City has proactively installed and tested two pumping units near Anfeng 6th Street and Xing'an Road. These pumps are designed to activate when water levels reach alert standards, discharging excess water into the main Liukuai-liao drainage channel and preventing localized flooding. The entire project, including the relocation of utility poles, is slated for completion by the end of June.