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Tainan's Xuejia Flood Control Project Nears Completion

From Liberty Times · (2d ago) Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A major flood control project in Xuejia District, Tainan, involving a pumping station and regulating reservoir, is nearing completion.
  • The NT$330 million project aims to significantly improve flood resilience for approximately 80 hectares of industrial and residential areas prone to waterlogging.
  • Officials inspected the site, emphasizing the need for system testing before the typhoon season and urging continued efforts for comprehensive watershed management.

Tainan's Xuejia District is on the cusp of a significant upgrade in its flood defense capabilities with the impending completion of the M-line pumping station and regulating reservoir project. This crucial infrastructure, costing approximately NT$330 million, is slated for completion in June, just in time to bolster defenses against the upcoming typhoon season. The project represents a vital step in addressing long-standing waterlogging issues in low-lying areas, particularly around Zhongzheng Road, which have been exacerbated by rapid water level rises in the Wawa drainage system.

The M-line pumping station and regulating reservoir project, costing about NT$330 million, is progressing smoothly and will be completed in June, in time to be put into use before the typhoon season.

— Chen Chin-teHighlighting the project's timeline and importance for flood defense.

During a recent inspection, Chen Chin-te, Chairman of the Executive Yuan's Public Construction Committee, emphasized the urgency of flood preparedness nationwide. He lauded the progress of the Xuejia project, which integrates both flood detention and mechanical pumping mechanisms. The new facility will feature a pumping station capable of handling 16 cubic meters per second and a 19,000 cubic meter regulating reservoir, significantly enhancing flood resilience for about 80 hectares of the Xuejia Industrial Park and surrounding communities. As of the end of March, the project's progress stood at an impressive 95.51%.

Chen urged relevant ministries, including the Ministry of the Interior's National Land Management Administration and the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Water Resources Agency, to ensure thorough system operational testing before the completion deadline. This is critical to guarantee immediate functionality during heavy rainfall and protect residents from the devastating effects of water accumulation. He also highlighted the need for a comprehensive 'whole-basin management' approach, encouraging the Tainan City Government to promptly propose further watershed improvement projects to the Ministry of Economic Affairs to secure funding and achieve systemic flood control effectiveness.

Ensure that the system is tested before completion to guarantee that it can be put into operation in a timely manner during heavy rainfall to protect residents from the suffering of water accumulation.

— Chen Chin-teEmphasizing the need for rigorous testing before the project's operational start.

The Chairman acknowledged the potential shift from drought to flood conditions this year, calling for heightened vigilance from all agencies. He stressed the importance of simultaneously addressing flood control gaps and clearing drainage systems to mitigate disaster risks. The central government, he assured, stands ready to support local authorities in enhancing flood resilience through mechanisms like the Public Construction Steering Committee meetings for inter-ministerial coordination.

The central government will definitely support the local government in improving flood control capabilities and reducing disaster risks.

— Chen Chin-teReaffirming central government support for local flood mitigation efforts.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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