Chiayi Construction Waste Disposal Boosted: Budai Port Landfill Plan Passes EIA Review
Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) has received approval from the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) review committee for a plan to create a new outer harbor landfill area at Budai Port. The project aims to dispose of construction surplus soil from public works in Chiayi County and City, with operations potentially starting as early as 2026.
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(Central News Agency, reporter Zhang Xiongfeng, Taipei, 10th) To assist in the disposal of domestic construction surplus soil (earth and stone), Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) proposed an environmental impact assessment (EIA) variation for a new outer harbor landfill area at Budai Port. The proposal was approved today at the EIA review committee meeting. During the meeting, TIPC committed to prioritizing the acceptance of construction surplus soil from public works projects in Chiayi County and Chiayi City, with acceptance potentially beginning as early as next year.
The 51st meeting of the Environmental Impact Assessment Review Committee of the Ministry of Environment reviewed the 'Second Environmental Impact Difference Analysis Report for the Overall Plan Environmental Impact Assessment Report of Budai Domestic Commercial Port' today.
The developer, Taiwan International Ports Corporation, stated that this change is in response to the national dilemma regarding the disposal of construction surplus soil and aligns with the government's policy on earth and stone disposal. The new outer harbor landfill area is planned to increase the capacity for accepting construction surplus soil. Considering the overall development needs of Budai Port, priority will still be given to the disposal of dredged sediment from the port area.
TIPC indicated that the newly added outer harbor landfill area covers approximately 25.48 hectares, with a fill capacity of about 1.47 million cubic meters. It emphasized that it will not accept construction waste, soil from controlled sites, or remediation sites, and all accepted soil must comply with soil pollution control standards.
TIPC pointed out that because a seawall must first be constructed at Budai Port before land reclamation can begin, it is estimated that acceptance of construction surplus soil from public works in Chiayi County and Chiayi City could begin as early as next year.
During the review, committee members raised concerns about the partial renewal of the windbreak forest in the plan. TIPC explained that this is primarily to avoid large-scale improvements that could hinder the effectiveness of the port area's windbreak forest. Therefore, a partial renewal will be carried out first. The existing trees will be removed, mechanically crushed, and then placed in another location within the port area for composting.
The review committee did not raise any new objections and recommended the plan be approved with amendments. However, considering the developer's plan to prioritize the disposal of port sediment, the committee requested that 'the acceptance of construction surplus soil shall primarily focus on public works in Chiayi County and City' be included as a commitment in the EIA. (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150610
The 51st meeting of the Environmental Impact Assessment Review Committee of the Ministry of Environment reviewed the 'Second Environmental Impact Difference Analysis Report for the Overall Plan Environmental Impact Assessment Report of Budai Domestic Commercial Port' today.
The developer, Taiwan International Ports Corporation, stated that this change is in response to the national dilemma regarding the disposal of construction surplus soil and aligns with the government's policy on earth and stone disposal. The new outer harbor landfill area is planned to increase the capacity for accepting construction surplus soil. Considering the overall development needs of Budai Port, priority will still be given to the disposal of dredged sediment from the port area.
TIPC indicated that the newly added outer harbor landfill area covers approximately 25.48 hectares, with a fill capacity of about 1.47 million cubic meters. It emphasized that it will not accept construction waste, soil from controlled sites, or remediation sites, and all accepted soil must comply with soil pollution control standards.
TIPC pointed out that because a seawall must first be constructed at Budai Port before land reclamation can begin, it is estimated that acceptance of construction surplus soil from public works in Chiayi County and Chiayi City could begin as early as next year.
During the review, committee members raised concerns about the partial renewal of the windbreak forest in the plan. TIPC explained that this is primarily to avoid large-scale improvements that could hinder the effectiveness of the port area's windbreak forest. Therefore, a partial renewal will be carried out first. The existing trees will be removed, mechanically crushed, and then placed in another location within the port area for composting.
The review committee did not raise any new objections and recommended the plan be approved with amendments. However, considering the developer's plan to prioritize the disposal of port sediment, the committee requested that 'the acceptance of construction surplus soil shall primarily focus on public works in Chiayi County and City' be included as a commitment in the EIA. (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150610
FAQ
What is the purpose of this plan?
To secure disposal sites for construction surplus soil, which is a national issue in Taiwan.
Where will it be implemented?
At Budai Port in Chiayi County, Taiwan.
When will it start?
Acceptance is expected to begin as early as 2026.