Over 2 Years After 0403 Quake, Demolition of 6 Buildings at Hualien's Fuyi Jinghua Begins
More than two years after the 0403 earthquake, demolition has begun on the six buildings of the 'Fuyi Jinghua' community in Hualien, which were marked as dangerous. The six-month project is fully funded by the central government, with relocation support provided for residents.
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More than two years after the 0403 earthquake, the 'Fuyi Jinghua' community, designated as a dangerous structure, began the demolition of its six buildings today. The project will take six months, and the central government is covering the full cost of NT$125 million, including relocation support for 292 nearby households. Tsai Chang-chan, head of the National Land Management Agency, explained that because the basement structures are interconnected, demolishing only one building would affect structural stability, necessitating the demolition of all six. Residents hope for reconstruction on the same site, and the government is providing assistance through urban renewal consulting teams. Reconstruction is expected to take at least three years.
FAQ
How does Taiwan support post-earthquake housing reconstruction?
The government provides subsidies, legal consultation, and assistance in forming urban renewal associations.