Taipei Dome Leaks During Baseball Game; Officials Blame Restaurant Equipment Failure

A significant water leak, described as a "waterfall," occurred inside the Taipei Dome during a Chinese Professional Baseball League All-Star Game on July 18th, drawing sharp criticism from officials and fans. The incident happened despite clear skies, raising questions about the stadium's structural integrity.

Taipei City Councilor Chen Yu-cheng highlighted the recurring leakage problems at the dome, stating that despite repeated questioning and demands for reports, the issues persist. He expressed concern that the dome might be inherently prone to leaks, potentially hindering its ability to host international competitions and becoming a significant obstacle for Mayor Chiang Wan-an's re-election bid.

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Even though the council has repeatedly questioned and supervised, demanding special reports, point deductions, and fines, Farglory still cannot fix it. Even without rain, there can be a "waterfall" inside the venue.

The Taipei City Sports Bureau issued a statement attributing the leak to a broken water pipe. They explained that the incident occurred while a restaurant within the dome was replacing equipment. The bureau has instructed the dome's operator, Farglory Group, to expedite repairs and has arranged for affected spectators to be reseated.

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The leakage of water in the audience seats in B1 Zone 119 of the Taipei Dome during today's CPBL All-Star Game was preliminarily clarified as a broken water pipe during equipment replacement by the restaurant. We have already requested Farglory to supervise the restaurant operator to repair it as soon as possible and assist affected audiences in changing seats.