# Chiayi infrastructure development disputes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chiayi-infrastructure-development-disputes > Updated: 2026-08-26T06:44:15.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tsai-yi-yu-urges-rapid-implementation-of-chiayi-infrastructure-projects ### 2026-08-23: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chiayi-leaders-clash-over-delayed-hsr-feeder-rail-project --- Cite as: Chiayi infrastructure development disputes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chiayi-infrastructure-development-disputes