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Human remains found in Changhua’s athletic field from 1802
Human remains discovered during an athletic field renovation in Changhua County, Taiwan have been determined to be from the Qing Dynasty, approximately 221 years old.
2023/09/27 19:33
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Taipei mayor undeterred by provisional attachment rejection
Taipei City Mayor Chiang Wan-an remains firm in supporting residents affected by Kee Tai’s construction blunder on Wednesday (Sept. 13), despite the city government’s recent provisional attachment rejection.
2023/09/13 16:55
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Taipei mayor moves to resolve Dazhi building subsidence
Chiang Wan-an introduced four measures on Sept. 11 to resolve the issue of residential subsidence caused by improper handling by Kee Tai Properties.
2023/09/11 16:49
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Investigation continues after Taipei buildings subside
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an inspected the affected neighborhood near the collapsed construction site on Dazhi Street in Zhongshan District, Taipei City, on Friday (Sept. 8). This inspection followed the evacuation of 369 residents from their homes late Thursday night.
2023/09/08 21:35
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Taipei orders operation halts at seven construction sites
The Taipei City Government has halted activities at seven construction sites operated by Kee Tai Propertiesand Fu I Construction (福益營造) after a residential building on Dazhi Street in Zhongshan District experienced a disastrous tilt and subsidence.
2023/09/08 15:36
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Taipei Mayor defends city against residents’ former petition
A construction disaster in Taipei’s Zhongshan District has left several homes heavily damaged and unstable. Residents blame Kee Tai Properties for the careless construction activities that led to the catastrophe.
2023/09/08 15:33
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School suspends classes after emergency evacuation
The Dominican International School suspended classes on Friday (Sept. 8) after cracks appeared on its tracks and surrounding walls following last night’s construction site collapse.
2023/09/08 11:49
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Taipei Mayor bans residents from retrieving belongings
Multiple housing units on Lane 94 of Dazhi St., in Taipei’s Zhongshan district are severely listing, cracked, with one fully collapsed. Kee Tai Properties Co. is being blamed for construction mismanagement, and outraged citizens have reported the issue to city officials.
2023/09/08 11:36
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Taipei City gov’t: Grouting would take 3 days to complete
Taipei City Government Construction Management Office official Yu Chi-hsueh estimated on Friday (Sept. 8) that it would take around three days to grout the construction site of Kee Tai Properties Co. Ltd. and neighboring areas following their collapse.
2023/09/08 11:33
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Residents of tilted buildings rage over ignored petition
Residential buildings in Taipei’s Zhongshan District collapsed partially, leading to the emergency evacuation of 35 households. Nearby construction projects are being identified as potential causes. The affected residents had previously reported issues with the buildings to the builders and the Taipei City Government, but their concerns were not adequately addressed.
2023/09/08 10:53
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Kee Tai to accept responsibility for collapse
Kee Tai has taken responsibility, halted construction, and stabilized the site. The Taipei City Government has intervened to ensure public safety. No casualties have been reported, and Kee Tai plans to provide restitution measures for affected residents.
2023/09/08 10:34
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New Taipei deems VP Lai’s family home illegal construction
Chang Shao-pin, deputy spokesperson for the New Taipei City Government, claimed on Sept. 7 that DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-te’s family home in the city is illegally constructed.
2023/09/07 21:22
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Yilan temple torn down due to unauthorized construction
The Tzu Chi Ancestral Temple in Dongshan Township, Yilan, was demolished by the Yilan government on Friday morning (Aug. 11) on the ground of violating the Regional Planning Act.
2023/08/14 18:19
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Strong winds cause scaffolding collapse in New Taipei
Strong winds and heavy rain pounded New Taipei City, causing a scaffolding collapse at a 24-story construction site on Zhongzheng Road in Xinzhuang District in the early hours on Thursday (Aug. 3).
2023/08/03 11:41
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New Taipei Sanying Line construction reaches 70% completion
The construction of the Sanying Line, a metro line connecting Sanxia and Yingge in New Taipei City, is progressing smoothly, with an overall completion rate of 70%.
2023/07/05 19:38
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Taiwan to expand rent subsidies, targets 500K households
The Taiwan government’s expanded rent subsidy program, which aims to assist residents in coping with housing costs, is again accepting applications. The deadline for submission is 5 p.m. on Dec. 31. This initiative, implemented by the Construction and Planning Agency under the Ministry of the Interior, targets the general public and tenants throughout Taiwan.
2023/07/03 19:03
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Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Kaohsiung set to open in 2026
The groundbreaking ceremony of Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Kaohsiung took place on Friday (June 30), marking the start of construction of the third LaLaport shopping park developed by Japanese developer Mitsui Fudosan in Taiwan.
2023/06/30 17:47
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All Taichung MRT lines resume operations after accident
Taichung MRT (TMRT) lines resumed full operations on Thursday (May 11), 18 hours of emergency repairs after a crane boom from a construction site fell onto a track, resulting in one death and ten injuries.
2023/05/11 18:27
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Multiple injuries, 1 dead in Taichung MRT Train accident
A fatal accident occurred at the Taichung Mass Rapid Transit (TMRT) when a crane fell from a nearby construction site and struck a passing carriage, resulting in eight injuries and one reported death.
2023/05/11 15:55
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City councilors get sneak peek at Taipei Dome construction
Taipei City councilors visited the Taipei Dome early on Tuesday (May 9) to assess the arena before its eventual public opening later this year.
2023/05/09 17:19
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Keelung MRT budget questioned as construction costs surge
As the construction budget surges, Taipei is now responsible for paying NT$5.7 billion towards the Keelung MRT project.
2023/03/08 18:44
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Taiwan sees sharp decline in number of construction workers
New Taipei City is facing a serious problem with traffic congestion during peak commuting hours like in Tamsui. The issue has led to significant delays and emergency vehicles, including ambulances, getting stuck in traffic.
2023/02/18 18:17
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Qingshui Tunnel to reopen to traffic 4 days after collapse
Construction workers have been repairing the Qingshui Tunnel in Hualien since it collapsed on Wednesday (Jan. 11) around midnight.
2023/01/13 18:45
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Taiwan’s first sea bridge opens to traffic in Kinmen
After 30 years of planning, contractor problems, and construction delays, the Kinmen Bridge officially opened to traffic on Sunday (Oct. 30).
2022/10/31 16:47