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Taiwanese city turns flood basin into themed playground

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Tainan, Taiwan, is transforming a dry detention basin into a themed playground and recreational space.
  • The project, located under the high-speed rail bridge in Xinshi District, aims to combine flood control with public leisure.
  • The renovation includes landscaping, improved drainage, and play facilities, with completion expected by the end of December.

Tainan, Taiwan, is undertaking an innovative project to repurpose a dry detention basin into a vibrant recreational area, blending essential water management infrastructure with public leisure facilities. The site, located beneath the high-speed rail bridge in Xinshi District's Shennei Village, is a crucial flood control asset during typhoon seasons.

The transformation involves a collaborative effort between central and local governments, with an investment of NT$57.68 million (approximately $1.8 million USD). The project aims to enhance the environment through green landscaping, optimize pedestrian pathways, and introduce a unique themed playground. This initiative seeks to provide residents with a high-quality green space that serves multiple functions.

The site will become an important green space with functions of ecology, recreation, and play, providing residents with a better quality living space.

· Huang Wei-cheTainan Mayor Huang Wei-che speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the detention basin renovation.

Mayor Huang Wei-che attended the groundbreaking ceremony, emphasizing the area's future role as a hub for ecology, recreation, and play. He stated that the city will continue to identify public facility needs across districts and actively pursue central government funding to promote livable city development, creating a safe, friendly, and resilient living environment.

The Public Works Bureau outlined that the landscape renovation plan includes planting, drainage system improvements, and the installation of play facilities like a slide, along with pathways and lighting. These amenities are designed to offer leisure opportunities for all age groups. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of December this year. The city also acknowledged the support from the Ministry of the Interior's National Land Management Agency in promoting people-oriented transportation and safety infrastructure.

The landscape renovation plan includes planting, drainage system improvements, and the installation of play facilities like a slide, along with pathways and lighting, providing leisure space for residents of all ages.

· Wang JianxiongActing Director of the Public Works Bureau detailing the project's features.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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