Connecting Historical Sites: Renovation of Huwei Third Public Market
The nearly 70-year-old Huwei Third Public Retail Market in Yunlin County is undergoing a major renovation. It will be transformed into the three-story Huwei West Market Food Plaza, connecting surrounding historical and cultural resources to create a new tourism and commercial hub.
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(Central News Agency reporter Jiang Yijing, Yunlin County, 11th) The nearly 70-year-old Huwei Third Public Retail Market in Yunlin County's Huwei Township could no longer meet the needs of urban development. Yunlin County Magistrate Chang Li-shan and Huwei Township Mayor Lin Jia-hong announced the start of the market's renovation today, aiming to create a new settlement that integrates history, culture, and cuisine.
The Huwei Township Office held a ceremony today for the first phase of the demolition project for the Huwei West Market Food Plaza. Chang Li-shan and Lin Jia-hong attended, jointly declaring the official start of the Huwei West Market renovation.
Lin Jia-hong stated that the Huwei Third Public Retail Market has been in operation since its construction in April 1956, boasting a history of nearly 70 years. It was once one of the most prosperous and lively traditional markets in the Huwei area, carrying the living memories of local residents and the important trajectory of commercial district development. However, due to changing times and the aging market environment, some areas have become dark, cluttered, and crime-prone死角, failing to meet the needs of modern urban development.
Therefore, the township office self-raised nearly NT$100 million to purchase land from the National Property Administration and private owners, planning the Huwei West Market Food Plaza. The project is expected to be a three-story steel structure building with a total floor area of approximately 771.3 ping. The county government is subsidizing NT$174 million for the construction costs. The first floor will be planned as a space for small market stalls and specialty food units, while the second and third floors will be designated as diverse food zones, providing the public with a more comfortable and diverse dining and leisure environment.
Chang Li-shan pointed out that this demolition and renovation project is crucial for the development of the greater Huwei area's city center. It will not only improve the long-neglected market environment but also connect surrounding historical and cultural resources, including Yunlin Memory Cool and Dexing Temple. By integrating glove puppetry culture and local specialty cuisine, the project aims to create a landmark area with tourism, cultural, and commercial value, driving the further upgrading of the Huwei commercial district. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150611
The Huwei Township Office held a ceremony today for the first phase of the demolition project for the Huwei West Market Food Plaza. Chang Li-shan and Lin Jia-hong attended, jointly declaring the official start of the Huwei West Market renovation.
Lin Jia-hong stated that the Huwei Third Public Retail Market has been in operation since its construction in April 1956, boasting a history of nearly 70 years. It was once one of the most prosperous and lively traditional markets in the Huwei area, carrying the living memories of local residents and the important trajectory of commercial district development. However, due to changing times and the aging market environment, some areas have become dark, cluttered, and crime-prone死角, failing to meet the needs of modern urban development.
Therefore, the township office self-raised nearly NT$100 million to purchase land from the National Property Administration and private owners, planning the Huwei West Market Food Plaza. The project is expected to be a three-story steel structure building with a total floor area of approximately 771.3 ping. The county government is subsidizing NT$174 million for the construction costs. The first floor will be planned as a space for small market stalls and specialty food units, while the second and third floors will be designated as diverse food zones, providing the public with a more comfortable and diverse dining and leisure environment.
Chang Li-shan pointed out that this demolition and renovation project is crucial for the development of the greater Huwei area's city center. It will not only improve the long-neglected market environment but also connect surrounding historical and cultural resources, including Yunlin Memory Cool and Dexing Temple. By integrating glove puppetry culture and local specialty cuisine, the project aims to create a landmark area with tourism, cultural, and commercial value, driving the further upgrading of the Huwei commercial district. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150611
FAQ
What is the total cost of the Huwei Third Public Market renovation?
The township office self-raised nearly NT$100 million, and the county subsidized NT$174 million, totaling approximately NT$274 million.
What will be the floor plan of the Huwei West Market Food Plaza?
The first floor will have small stalls and specialty food units, while the second and third floors will be diverse food zones.
How old is this market?
It was built in April 1956 and has a history of nearly 70 years.