Tainan's Tianma Radio base redevelopment plan under review, surrounding property prices rise

Plans to redevelop the Tianma Radio base in Tainan's Annan District are drawing significant public and political attention, with proposals to transform the site into either an "Annan District Government Center" or a new home for the Municipal Police's Third Precinct. The city government has stated its intention to integrate the 5.8-hectare site into a broader Annan District development plan, which would include necessary public facilities.

However, the project faces hurdles, primarily the need for cooperation from the National Property Administration, which manages the land. While the administration has already returned approximately 1.9 hectares for use as a park and flood retention basin, the remaining 3.9 hectares require further negotiation. The Tainan City Government's Urban Development Bureau noted that the final use of the land depends on overall public resource allocation, financial feasibility, and future operational considerations.

Local representatives have pushed for the government center or police station concepts, and the city is evaluating these ideas alongside the main plan for Tainan. The Civil Affairs Bureau confirmed that the current Annan District office building has undergone seismic reinforcement and meets safety standards, but any new district center proposal would require local consensus and coordination with relevant agencies.

Meanwhile, the surrounding real estate market is already experiencing a boom. Market research shows that new elevator apartment buildings in areas like the Anzhong, Haidian, and Honda Road commercial districts are priced around NT$30,000 per ping. This surge is partly fueled by the anticipated influx of over 10,000 jobs from the ongoing development of the Qigu Science Park and proximity to the Tainan Industrial Park and Xiji Industrial Zone, making Annan District a prime target for first-time homebuyers.