Taoyuan City to raise road excavation fees to curb delays

Taoyuan City is set to implement new regulations to address public frustration over prolonged road excavation by utility companies. The city government will revise its fee structure for road repairs, aiming to incentivize quicker project completion and minimize traffic disruption.

Previously, management fees were charged at a flat rate of NT$800 for a four-day period, meaning there was no additional cost for projects taking longer than four days. This often led to extended work times. The revised system introduces a base fee of NT$1,000 per project, with additional daily charges ranging from NT$200 to NT$300 depending on the road type. Main roads and district roads will incur higher daily fees due to their significant traffic impact.

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The revised fee structure changes from a flat rate for four days to a daily charge, with higher rates for main roads.

The city council has approved the revised fee standards, which will take effect upon public announcement. The adjustments also include updated charges for road surface repairs, such as asphalt concrete layers and pedestrian walkways, with increases ranging from 30% to 140% to reflect current material costs. Fees for manhole installations have also been raised, and new charges introduced for newly installed manholes.

Councilor Ling Tao highlighted that in the previous year, Taoyuan District saw an average of 36 utility excavation cases per day. He proposed the revisions to enhance construction efficiency, shorten project timelines, reduce citizen inconvenience, and maintain road quality. The revised standards also grant authorities discretion to waive the base fee for simpler repairs like resurfacing, which have shorter durations and less traffic impact.

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The team statistics show that in the previous year, Taoyuan District had 4,491 pipeline excavation cases, averaging 36 cases per day.