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Yunlin invests NT$5.98 million to renovate Fuchao Community Activity Center, aiming for November completion

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Yunlin County government will subsidize NT$5.98 million to renovate the Fuchao Community Activity Center in Beigang Township.
  • The center, over 40 years old, suffers from structural issues, leaks, and poor facilities, impacting its use for the elderly population.
  • The renovation aims to create a safer and more comfortable space for community activities and elderly care services, with completion expected by the end of November.

The Fuchao Community Activity Center in Beigang Township, Yunlin County, is set to receive a significant upgrade with a NT$5.98 million subsidy from the county government. The center, which has served the community for over 40 years, is in dire need of renovation due to structural problems, water damage, and outdated facilities.

The county government will subsidize NT$5.98 million to renovate the Fuchao Community Activity Center.

— Yunlin County GovernmentInformation regarding the subsidy for the renovation.

Yunlin County is known for its aging population, with Beigang Township having a high proportion of residents aged 65 and above. Fuchao Village, in particular, has 28.4% of its 923 residents in this age group, classifying it as a super-aged society. The community activity center, intended as a social hub, has become inadequate for the needs of its elderly residents.

The Fuchao Community Activity Center is a two-story building with an area of about 156 pings and has been in use for about 40 years.

— Xiao Mei-wenDescription of the current state and history of the activity center.

The planned improvements include structural reinforcement, waterproofing, heat insulation, roof repairs, and restroom upgrades. The renovation also aims to address issues like wall damage and improve the overall functionality of the two-story building. Residents have also requested improvements to windows, ceilings, electrical wiring, and stairs.

The proportion of people aged 65 and above in Beigang Township is 23.11%, and in Fuchao Village, there are 262 people aged 65 and above, accounting for 28.4% of the total village population, which is already a super-aged society.

— Lin Wen-chihHighlighting the demographic context and the importance of the center for the elderly.

County Magistrate Chang Li-shan emphasized the importance of elderly welfare policies in Yunlin. The renovated center will provide a more comfortable and secure environment for all residents, especially seniors. It will also enhance the kitchen and dining facilities for the existing "Long-Life Canteen" and pave the way for establishing a community care center, ensuring the sustainability of local services. The project is slated for completion by the end of November.

The renovation can provide a more comfortable and safe activity space for fellow villagers and the elderly, and also provide a better kitchen and dining space for the currently operating Long-Life Canteen.

— Lin Wen-chihExplaining the benefits of the renovation for the community.
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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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