Waste Found at Taipei Peiying Social Housing Site; Prosecutors Close Case
The Taipei District Prosecutors Office has closed the investigation into illegally buried waste at the planned Peiying Social Housing site in Zhongshan District, citing expired surveillance footage and lack of evidence to identify the responsible party.
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(Central News Agency, reporters Liu Jianbang and Chen Yuting, Taipei, 10th) Regarding the Peiying Social Housing project planned by the Taipei City Government in Zhongshan District, councilors had previously questioned the presence of waste on the site. The city government allocated NT$47 million for disposal, and following a request from the city council's committee, the case was referred to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for investigation. The Department of Urban Development stated today that the prosecutors have closed the case.
A media report titled "Great Treasure Buried at the Site? The Bumpy Road to Completing Dazhi Social Housing" mentioned that the construction of the Peiying Social Housing in the prime Dazhi area of Taipei was fraught with difficulties. During the administration of Mayor Ko Wen-je in 2020, nearly 7,000 tons of illegally buried waste were discovered at the site, causing construction delays.
Regarding this issue, Taipei City Councilor Chen Yi-chun (DPP) provided information in 2024, noting that the Taipei City Department of Urban Development discovered a large amount of mixed construction waste buried at the site during excavation for the Peiying Social Housing project. This ultimately forced the department to allocate a budget of NT$47 million to handle the waste.
According to data, the Department of Urban Development responded to inquiries from the Taipei City Council's Public Works Committee in May of last year. The committee demanded that the department refer the case to the prosecutors for investigation, citing the discovery of waste during excavation which increased construction costs.
The Taipei City Environmental Protection Department stated that in 2021, it was notified by the project's executing agency, the Hydraulic Engineering Office, for a site inspection. Together with relevant units, they confirmed the method for clearing and disposing of the waste discovered during the excavation phase. The project's executing agency and the contractor subsequently commissioned the removal of the construction waste according to their responsibilities. Additionally, the contractor was penalized for failing to follow regulations regarding changes and online reporting for the waste removal commission, in accordance with the Waste Disposal Act and related regulations.
The Department of Urban Development pointed out that this was a project executed on behalf of the Hydraulic Engineering Office. After waste was discovered during excavation, the Hydraulic Engineering Office conducted a site inspection on July 29, 2021, inviting the Environmental Protection Department and the Department of Urban Development to inform them about the discovery. Following the inspection, the Hydraulic Engineering Office instructed the construction company to handle and transport the material as construction waste.
The Department of Urban Development later referred the case to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for investigation. The prosecutors' office replied that the footage from nearby surveillance cameras had exceeded its retention period, making it impossible to identify the actual perpetrator. Furthermore, there are currently no other traceable leads or clear evidence to identify the responsible party, leading to the closure of the case. (Editor: Zhang Yajing) 1150610
A media report titled "Great Treasure Buried at the Site? The Bumpy Road to Completing Dazhi Social Housing" mentioned that the construction of the Peiying Social Housing in the prime Dazhi area of Taipei was fraught with difficulties. During the administration of Mayor Ko Wen-je in 2020, nearly 7,000 tons of illegally buried waste were discovered at the site, causing construction delays.
Regarding this issue, Taipei City Councilor Chen Yi-chun (DPP) provided information in 2024, noting that the Taipei City Department of Urban Development discovered a large amount of mixed construction waste buried at the site during excavation for the Peiying Social Housing project. This ultimately forced the department to allocate a budget of NT$47 million to handle the waste.
According to data, the Department of Urban Development responded to inquiries from the Taipei City Council's Public Works Committee in May of last year. The committee demanded that the department refer the case to the prosecutors for investigation, citing the discovery of waste during excavation which increased construction costs.
The Taipei City Environmental Protection Department stated that in 2021, it was notified by the project's executing agency, the Hydraulic Engineering Office, for a site inspection. Together with relevant units, they confirmed the method for clearing and disposing of the waste discovered during the excavation phase. The project's executing agency and the contractor subsequently commissioned the removal of the construction waste according to their responsibilities. Additionally, the contractor was penalized for failing to follow regulations regarding changes and online reporting for the waste removal commission, in accordance with the Waste Disposal Act and related regulations.
The Department of Urban Development pointed out that this was a project executed on behalf of the Hydraulic Engineering Office. After waste was discovered during excavation, the Hydraulic Engineering Office conducted a site inspection on July 29, 2021, inviting the Environmental Protection Department and the Department of Urban Development to inform them about the discovery. Following the inspection, the Hydraulic Engineering Office instructed the construction company to handle and transport the material as construction waste.
The Department of Urban Development later referred the case to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for investigation. The prosecutors' office replied that the footage from nearby surveillance cameras had exceeded its retention period, making it impossible to identify the actual perpetrator. Furthermore, there are currently no other traceable leads or clear evidence to identify the responsible party, leading to the closure of the case. (Editor: Zhang Yajing) 1150610
FAQ
Why was the Peiying Social Housing waste case closed by the judiciary?
Because surveillance footage had expired and there was no evidence to identify the responsible party.
How much did the waste disposal cost?
The Taipei City government allocated a budget of NT$47 million for the disposal.
When was this issue discovered?
It was discovered in 2020 during the administration of Mayor Ko Wen-je.