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Chiayi infrastructure development disputes

Overview

Political tension has emerged in Chiayi regarding the timeline and implementation of major infrastructure projects. Local leaders, including Mayor Huang Min-hui, have criticized the central government for a perceived 21-year delay in constructing a rail link for the Chiayi High Speed Rail station, arguing that the lack of progress denies citizens “basic transportation justice.”

In response, Minister of Transportation Chen Shih-kai disputed the timeline, stating that the city only formally submitted its application in September 2022 and has since failed to complete necessary cross-county coordination.

Parallel to the rail dispute, legislative efforts are being made to accelerate other regional developments. Legislator Tsai Yi-yu has called for the rapid implementation of flood control systems, renovations for traditional markets to improve public safety, and the expansion of the drone industry through the Asia S&T Innovation Park and Budai Port.

Entities

Chiayi · Wang Mei-hui · Chiayi City · Tsai Yi-yu · Legislative Yuan

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Tsai Yi-yu urges rapid implementation of Chiayi infrastructure projects

    Legislator Tsai Yi-yu is calling for the central government to accelerate funding for Chiayi's flood control, traditional market renovations, and drone industry development following the budget approval.

  2. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Chiayi leaders clash over delayed HSR feeder rail project

    Chiayi Mayor Huang Min-hui criticized the central government over a 21-year delay in HSR feeder rail construction, while officials disputed the timeline and cited local administrative delays.

Sources

886.news · ctinews.com · ltvnews.net · pingtungtimes.com.tw