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Taiwan coastal area's flood defense gets funding boost for Nanshan channel project

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwan's Taichung coast, an area prone to severe flooding, will see improved flood control with the approval of funding for the third phase of the Nanshan drainage channel project.
  • The Nanshan drainage channel project, crucial for flood mitigation in the coastal region, has seen its first two phases completed, with the third phase now allocated approximately NT$65 million for its initial stage.
  • This third phase, which will connect drainage channels across Shalu, Longjing, and the Dadu mountain foothills, is a significant step in completing the region's flood control infrastructure, addressing concerns exacerbated by climate change and extreme rainfall.

Residents of Taiwan's coastal Taichung region are breathing a sigh of relief as the long-awaited third phase of the Nanshan drainage channel project receives funding approval. This vital infrastructure aims to end the "nightmare of flooding" that has plagued the area, particularly after typhoons Sula and Tanmei caused severe inundation in 2012 and 2013.

The Nanshan drainage channel is considered the largest flood control puzzle piece for Taichung's coastal areas. The first two phases, totaling over 6.5 kilometers and costing approximately NT$5 billion, have already been completed. These sections focused on widening and reinforcing existing drainage systems and constructing new channels and bridges.

The third phase of the project, which will connect drainage channels across Shalu, Longjing, and the Dadu mountain foothills, is a significant step in completing the region's flood control infrastructure.

— Yen Kuan-hengDescribing the importance of the newly funded phase of the drainage project.

Now, the third phase, which will extend the drainage network to connect Shalu, Longjing, and the Dadu mountain foothills, is set to begin. While the estimated total cost for this phase is NT$6.5 billion, an initial NT$65 million has been approved by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. This funding comes as part of a national plan to address climate change and extreme rainfall events.

Legislator Yen Kuan-heng, who has been instrumental in advocating for the project, highlighted the rising costs of materials, labor, and land acquisition as major challenges. He emphasized that the local government could not bear the substantial financial burden alone. The approval of funds for the third phase marks a significant breakthrough, with local officials expressing hope for the project's swift commencement to complete the region's flood defense system.

The third phase of the project, which will connect drainage channels across Shalu, Longjing, and the Dadu mountain foothills, is a significant step in completing the region's flood control infrastructure.

— Yen Li-minHighlighting the project's role in completing the flood control map for Shalu.
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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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