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Taipei mayor vows action on dome issues
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an vows to address Taipei Dome issues, promising penalties for Farglory Group if leaks persist. The dome marks one year since opening.
2024/11/18 15:30
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Councilor flags rusty extinguisher at Taipei Dome
A Taipei City councilor raised fire safety concerns at the Taipei Dome after finding a rusty extinguisher lacking inspection approval. The fire department cited Farglory Group for violations, prompting a fine and a demand for immediate rectification. Farglory admitted negligence and vowed to improve staff training.
2024/11/14 15:27
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Mayor Chiang addresses Taipei Dome safety concerns
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced fines for Farglory Group if leaks are confirmed at Taipei Dome. The city demands improvements in fire safety and water leakage.
2024/11/08 14:18
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Taipei City urged to expedite Dome safety checks
The Chinese Taipei Baseball Association trusts Taipei’s ability to resolve safety issues at Taipei Dome before the 2024 WBSC Premier 12. The Group B preliminaries start Nov. 13.
2024/11/06 20:00
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Taipei councilor demands dome maintenance records release
Taipei City Councilor Lin Yen-feng urges the release of Taipei Dome maintenance records for accountability. The Department of Sports faces criticism for its passive stance.
2024/10/22 14:41
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Taipei mayor vows to uphold citizens’ rights in dome issue
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an vows to uphold citizens’ rights amid Taipei Dome VIP suite controversy. Farglory Group faces criticism over limited access.
2024/10/18 17:02
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Taipei Dome VIP suite allocation under scrutiny
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an pledges to protect citizens’ rights amid scrutiny over Taipei Dome’s VIP suites. Farglory Group defends its allocation decisions.
2024/10/17 23:00
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Taipei mayor demands dome repairs before National Day gala
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an demands Farglory Group fix Taipei Dome leaks by Friday. The venue hosts its first non-sporting event, the National Day gala, on Saturday.
2024/10/04 14:04
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Sports Dept.: Taipei Dome leaks to be fixed by late Oct.
Taipei’s Department of Sports pledges to fix Taipei Dome leaks by late October and form an evaluation committee. Farglory must prioritize repairs by Oct. 4 or face contract termination.
2024/09/25 11:28
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Taipei mayor demands quick fix for Dome leakage by October
Discover the latest on Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s demand for urgent repairs at the Taipei Dome following a leakage during a key baseball game. Learn about the planned improvements and concerns for the upcoming National Day celebration.
2024/09/23 11:46
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Taipei aims to host National Day gala at Taipei Dome
Discover the latest on Taipei’s National Day gala plans at the Taipei Dome, including Deputy Mayor Lee Shu-chuan’s efforts to address safety and infrastructure concerns. Read more about the anticipated improvements and event details.
2024/08/19 13:25
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Mayor addresses Taipei Dome’s multifunctional use
Discover how Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an is addressing the Taipei Dome’s multifunctional use and safety concerns, following the Control Yuan’s recommendations and local ordinances for a better city experience.
2024/07/12 16:37
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Taipei Mayor demands quick fix for Dome’s problematic seats
Discover how Taipei’s Mayor demands immediate action from Farglory Group to address visibility issues caused by white seats at Taipei Dome, affecting baseball game fairness and spectator experience.
2024/07/08 16:44
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Mayor Chiang Wan-an faces backlash over city controversies
Taipei’s recurring leaks at Taipei Dome are affecting Mayor Chiang Hsuan-an’s approval and the city’s concert scene, including upcoming performances by Andy Lau.
2024/07/04 18:17
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Taipei Mayor orders review after Taipei Dome leak incident
Read about the unexpected rainfall incident at Taipei Dome during a CPBL game, sparking a comprehensive review by Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an. Preliminary findings by Farglory Group suggest rainwater overflow as the cause. Stay tuned for updates on the investigation and repair progress.
2024/04/01 14:32
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Taipei mayor to review Taipei Dome issues after complaints
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an plans to address reported issues at Taipei Dome, including water leakages and unclear signage causing traffic confusion. The recent Yomiuri Giants exhibition game drew criticism from city councilors, prompting proactive investigation by the Taipei City Government. Chiang emphasized the city’s role in assisting and supervising the Build-Operate-Transfer project run by Farglory Group. Farglory Group’s spokesperson acknowledged oversight in fan movement and committed to working with the city government to resolve issues promptly. Chiang highlighted the need for an overall review of Taipei Dome’s operations.
2024/03/04 16:20
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City gov’t finalizes rental fees for Taipei Dome
The Taipei City Government has received proposed rental fee standards for the Taipei Dome from the Farglory Group. The Department of Sports confirmed that ticket sales and rental costs for domestic baseball games amounted to NT$525,000, including a 10% ticket sales cut. For non-ticketed events open to the public, venue rent costs rise to NT$1.05 million. The Taipei Dome has established its venue rental pricing standard after three months of trial run and submitted it to the city government. The rental fee will vary based on event types and standards, with utilities calculated separately. Different rates apply to international baseball events, non-baseball events, non-sporting events, and specific events like concerts or exhibitions. Rental costs also differ based on whether the venue is fully opened or not. The Farglory Group has provided the proposed fee standards to the city government for evaluation and a public announcement will be made after discussions.
2024/02/02 15:54
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Taipei Dome screens go dark during Asia baseball game
During the 2023 Asian Baseball Championship game between Japan and South Korea at the Taipei Dome, technical difficulties caused the main and side screens to go black. The Farglory Group attributed this outage to an unexpected system crash. The interruption, which occurred in the top of the seventh inning, lasted for approximately ten minutes before the manufacturer resolved the issue. Earlier in the game, Japanese player Ryosuke Aizawa collided with the home run wall while catching a deep fly ball in the fourth inning, resulting in leg injuries. Deputy general manager Jacky Yang of the Farglory Group clarified that the impact did not break the wall, but rather Aizawa’s spike shoes accidentally cut through the padding at the bottom. The Farglory Group assured that the stadium’s design complied with safety standards and that subsequent games would proceed unaffected.
2023/12/11 20:12
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Taipei Dome adds seats for Asian Baseball Championship final
The Farglory Group has confirmed the addition of 4,700 second-level infield seats at the Taipei Dome for the final game day of the 30th Asian Baseball Championship. The decision to expand the seating capacity was made due to high demand from fans, allowing more supporters to witness the championship in person. With the new seats, the anticipated total attendance for the game is expected to reach nearly 22,000 people. Farglory has expressed its commitment to upgrading the venue and thanked fans for their support. The group also emphasized its responsibility for maintaining the stadium’s facilities and pledged to provide top-notch services in collaboration with the Taipei City Government and the Chinese Taipei Baseball Association (CTBA). The ongoing 30th Asian Baseball Championship has attracted significant crowds, with the opening game between Taiwan and South Korea teams drawing nearly 17,000 fans. The ongoing appeal for more seats from eager fans has been a major talking point throughout the tournament.
2023/12/07 15:43
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Taipei Dome eyes 40,000 fans amid Asian baseball event
The Taipei Dome in Taiwan is gradually increasing its attendance for safety reasons, aiming to complete a full capacity test of 40,000 spectators within the next year. The 30th BFA Asian Baseball Championship recently opened its doors to 17,000 people at the Dome. To ensure the safe evacuation of these fans, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an detailed plans to increase the frequency of Taipei MRT trains, with the aim of completing the evacuation in 35 to 40 minutes. Chiang also mentioned that the arrival of Japan’s professional baseball team, the Yomiuri Giants, next year could potentially accommodate 40,000 fans, depending on the professional assessment of the Chinese Taipei Baseball Association (CTBA) and the Farglory Group. The city government is committed to assisting and gradually increasing the number of spectators in a safe manner. The 2023 Asian Championship, featuring a highly anticipated Taiwan vs. South Korea showdown, is the first international event at the Dome since its completion, and tickets for the event sold out instantly, with 17,000 snapped up in seconds.
2023/12/04 19:45
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Taipei mayor eyes more seats for Asian Baseball finale
Taipei City Mayor Chiang Wan-an aims to negotiate with the Farglory Group to allow 20,000 spectators to attend the championship match of the 2023 Asian Baseball Championship. The inaugural match at the Taipei Dome saw tickets being quickly sold out, indicating high enthusiasm for the sport. Approximately 17,000 fans attended the first match, showcasing their energy and support. Mayor Chiang emphasized the need to open more seats for the championship match, expressing his belief in meeting the public’s demand and expectations. The possibility of expanding the Dome’s capacity to 40,000 seats for scheduled exchange games with the Yomiuri Giants is being considered, with the city government willing to provide assistance and aiming to conduct a full-capacity test within the year.
2023/12/04 17:28
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Chiang Wan-an gives passing grade to Taipei Dome trial match
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an gave a positive assessment of the trial match held at the Taipei Dome, stating that there is room for improvement and that the citizens will ultimately decide. During a City Council meeting, Councilors Chen Yi-chun and Hung Wan-jen raised concerns about various issues observed during the trial match. These included the absence of surveillance cameras in the underground parking lots, water stains in the lobby, accumulated water underground, disarray among people and YouBike users, water supply problems in the toilets, unremitting water flow in some sinks, the lack of vending machines, and bilingual signage issues. Mayor Chiang promised to demand that the Farglory Group, the construction contractors, address these issues and make improvements. The trial match was conducted to assess the condition and facilities of the long-awaited multi-purpose stadium.
2023/11/20 13:42
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Missing signage and safety concerns raised at Taipei Dome
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has called on the Farglory Group to address the lack of signage and safety concerns at the Taipei Dome stadium. The Dome is set to undergo a full-capacity test within a year. Democratic Progressive Party City Councilor Chen Yi-chun raised concerns about missing signage and the narrow underground parking lot, which lacks reflective warning signs. In response, Chiang stated that the city government would request immediate improvements from Farglory. Taipei City Councilors Lin Liang-jyun and Chien Shu-pei also questioned the venue’s ability to handle crowd dispersal and overall safety. Lin cited the recent crowd dispersal speed in Kaohsiung after a Coldplay concert and asked how long it would take to evacuate the expected 13,000 attendees at the Taipei Dome test event. Taipei MRT officials assured the council that they have experience with crowd dispersal during New Year’s Eve events and estimated that it could take approximately half an hour for visitors to evacuate.
2023/11/13 18:57
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Taipei Dome Nov. 18 warm-up baseball game to open to public
Starting from November 10, the public can request tickets online for a free viewing of the warm-up baseball game at the Taipei Dome on November 18. The game is part of the essential competition facilities review by the Farglory Group. The November 14 warm-up match will be a closed-door event involving four top-tier teams. On November 18, the "Home Run Taipei Dome Warm-up Game" will take place, featuring a match-up between the training teams from the Asian Baseball Championship and the U-23 Baseball World Cup. The Dome is expected to open 13,000 seats to the public. Tickets can be requested online through the tixCraft ticketing system from November 10 to November 17. Each account is limited to 2 tickets, while supplies last. The company warns spectators that they will not consider compensation or other rights claims if they result from deficiencies or imperfections in the venue’s facilities. Farglory Group encourages adherence to venue regulations and recommends using public transportation to reach the games.
2023/11/06 16:10
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Taipei Mayor inaugurates long-awaited Taipei Dome
Mayor Chiang Wan-an inaugurated the long-awaited Taipei Dome and stressed enhancements completed for upcoming events. Test matches to hold in November and the Asian Baseball Championship to take place in December. Get ready for exciting games.
2023/10/27 16:43