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Taiwan's Kinmen Completes Topping-Out Ceremony for Lieyu Service Center and Bridge Exhibition Hall

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The topping-out ceremony was held for the Lieyu Township Service Transfer Center and Kinmen Bridge Exhibition Hall in Kinmen, Taiwan.
  • The project, costing NT$116 million, aims to become a new landmark, tourist starting point, and transport hub for Lieyu.
  • Construction is over 30% complete and is expected to finish by the end of the year, enhancing Lieyu's landscape and tourism.

A significant milestone has been reached for Lieyu Township in Kinmen, Taiwan, with the topping-out ceremony for its new Service Transfer Center and Kinmen Bridge Exhibition Hall. The NT$116 million project is envisioned by Kinmen County Magistrate Chen Fu-hai as a pivotal development for the island, aiming to establish it as a "new visual landmark," a "tourism starting point," and a "transportation node."

visual new landmark, tourism starting point, and transportation node

— Chen Fu-haiKinmen County Magistrate Chen Fu-hai's vision for the new Lieyu Township Service Transfer Center and Kinmen Bridge Exhibition Hall.

Kinmen County Vice Magistrate Chen Hsiang-lin, who led the ceremony, acknowledged Lieyu's historical isolation as a separate island, stating the county government recognizes its need for development. He emphasized that recent years have seen substantial investment and construction efforts in Lieyu, with the county government "pulling out all the stops" to provide significant subsidies. The completion of the Kinmen Bridge, connecting the main island of Kinmen with Lieyu, has already begun to transform the latter's landscape and identity.

With construction progress exceeding 30%, officials are optimistic about completing the project by year-end, weather permitting. The topping-out ceremony is seen as a harbinger of "smoothness" and "prosperity" for Lieyu. Architect Lu Wen-hsin highlighted the design's integration of local characteristics, tourism, and environmental sustainability. The building will offer views of the Kinmen Bridge to the north and sorghum fields to the south, blending cultural elements with tourism appeal.

pulling out all the stops

— Chen Hsiang-linKinmen County Vice Magistrate Chen Hsiang-lin described the county's significant investment and subsidies for Lieyu's development.

The 1,200-square-meter facility will encompass landscaping, lighting, and public amenities, including an open plaza and a rooftop viewing deck. Architecturally, the design incorporates the "Kinmen taro leaf" motif, a distinctive cultural symbol of Lieyu, into the structure of the transfer waiting area. The project aims to revitalize Lieyu, making it a more accessible and attractive destination.

smoothness and prosperity

— Chen Hsiang-linVice Magistrate Chen Hsiang-lin expressed hope that the topping-out ceremony would bring good fortune to Lieyu.
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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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