New Taipei Mega Dome Site Selection Nears Finale; Announcement Expected in July
The New Taipei City Government announced that the site selection for the New Taipei Mega Dome is expected to be finalized by July 2025. The two finalist locations are the Ji Wu site in Shulin District and the Phase II Danhai site in Tamsui District. Mayor Hou Yu-ih has led a delegation to Australia to study international stadium designs, as expert meetings continue to evaluate the sites based on transportation, land area, and tourism potential.
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The New Taipei City Government stated today that the site selection for the New Taipei Mega Dome is expected to be finalized by July this year, followed by urban planning changes, land acquisition, and development model assessments. Expert and scholar meetings are ongoing, with Mayor Hou Yu-ih participating in discussions and exchanging opinions.
At the end of May, city councilors from the Kuomintang representing the Tucheng, Shulin, Sanxia, and Yingge districts submitted a petition with 15,000 signatures to Mayor Hou, urging the Mega Dome to be built in Shulin. Hou stated that the two candidate sites are in the final evaluation stage and, if all goes well, an announcement could be made in July.
The site selection process was originally expected to narrow down six potential sites to two by August last year. However, after repeated delays, meetings, and overseas inspections, the two sites—Ji Wu in Shulin District and Phase II Danhai in Tamsui District—were finally announced as the next-stage evaluation sites in October last year.
Whether the Mega Dome will be located in Shulin or Tamsui has drawn significant attention. To finalize the site by mid-year, Mayor Hou led a delegation to Australia in March to visit the Asia-Pacific headquarters of Populous, a renowned sports and entertainment venue design firm, to learn about international stadium space integration and diverse event management.
Hung Yu-ling, Director of the city's Sports Bureau, told CNA in a telephone interview that based on the mayor's statements and meeting progress, the site will likely be decided by July at the earliest. She said that meetings involving Mayor Hou, Deputy Mayor Liu Ho-jan, herself, and experts and scholars are ongoing, discussing the two sites. Mayor Hou not only participates in meetings but also exchanges views with academics and sports figures.
Transportation, tourism, accommodation, and site area are all key considerations. Director Hung stated that "the site itself must have sufficient land area and convenient transportation" as basic requirements. The expert committee is currently comparing the advantages and disadvantages of each site and discussing potential supporting measures to mitigate weaknesses and create strengths.
According to informed officials, department heads from various city bureaus are participating in the meetings, offering their perspectives on urban planning changes (Urban and Rural Development Department), land acquisition (Land Administration Department), transportation capacity and evacuation routes (Transportation Department), large-scale shopping malls, hotels, and recreational facilities (Tourism and Travel Department), and investment attraction and construction (Sports Bureau). Discussions are gradually converging, with the goal of creating a comprehensive international park that drives overall regional development.
The city government stated that the New Taipei Mega Dome is a key goal of the New Taipei City 2050 Development Vision. Planned under the concept of "new town development," it will be used for various purposes throughout the year. In addition to hosting sports events, it will also be able to hold concerts, commercial exhibitions, community activities, and tourism facilities, even attracting visitors from around the world. This will enhance space utilization and economic benefits, making it a development hub for New Taipei City and even northern Taiwan.
At the end of May, city councilors from the Kuomintang representing the Tucheng, Shulin, Sanxia, and Yingge districts submitted a petition with 15,000 signatures to Mayor Hou, urging the Mega Dome to be built in Shulin. Hou stated that the two candidate sites are in the final evaluation stage and, if all goes well, an announcement could be made in July.
The site selection process was originally expected to narrow down six potential sites to two by August last year. However, after repeated delays, meetings, and overseas inspections, the two sites—Ji Wu in Shulin District and Phase II Danhai in Tamsui District—were finally announced as the next-stage evaluation sites in October last year.
Whether the Mega Dome will be located in Shulin or Tamsui has drawn significant attention. To finalize the site by mid-year, Mayor Hou led a delegation to Australia in March to visit the Asia-Pacific headquarters of Populous, a renowned sports and entertainment venue design firm, to learn about international stadium space integration and diverse event management.
Hung Yu-ling, Director of the city's Sports Bureau, told CNA in a telephone interview that based on the mayor's statements and meeting progress, the site will likely be decided by July at the earliest. She said that meetings involving Mayor Hou, Deputy Mayor Liu Ho-jan, herself, and experts and scholars are ongoing, discussing the two sites. Mayor Hou not only participates in meetings but also exchanges views with academics and sports figures.
Transportation, tourism, accommodation, and site area are all key considerations. Director Hung stated that "the site itself must have sufficient land area and convenient transportation" as basic requirements. The expert committee is currently comparing the advantages and disadvantages of each site and discussing potential supporting measures to mitigate weaknesses and create strengths.
According to informed officials, department heads from various city bureaus are participating in the meetings, offering their perspectives on urban planning changes (Urban and Rural Development Department), land acquisition (Land Administration Department), transportation capacity and evacuation routes (Transportation Department), large-scale shopping malls, hotels, and recreational facilities (Tourism and Travel Department), and investment attraction and construction (Sports Bureau). Discussions are gradually converging, with the goal of creating a comprehensive international park that drives overall regional development.
The city government stated that the New Taipei Mega Dome is a key goal of the New Taipei City 2050 Development Vision. Planned under the concept of "new town development," it will be used for various purposes throughout the year. In addition to hosting sports events, it will also be able to hold concerts, commercial exhibitions, community activities, and tourism facilities, even attracting visitors from around the world. This will enhance space utilization and economic benefits, making it a development hub for New Taipei City and even northern Taiwan.