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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 -
Taipei Dome undergoes closed-door test ahead of match
The Taipei Dome, after undergoing a closed-door test, is set to host 13,000 fans for a test match on Saturday. Taipei Deputy Mayor Lee Shu-chuan participated in the trial and shared his experience on Facebook, comparing it to a 1991 clip of Former Premier Hau Pei-tsun watching a national baseball championship. Lee emphasized that fans will no longer need raincoats as the Dome provides shelter. He described the completion of the Dome with the phrase "done is better than perfect" and encouraged the public to attend the match on Saturday, suggesting taking the MRT instead of driving.2023/11/16 20:48