Nantou County's First Sports Center Breaks Ground, Set to Open by End of 2028
Nantou County's first large-scale indoor sports complex, the 'Nantou Lohas Sports Center,' broke ground on June 11. With a total budget of NT$500 million, including a NT$100 million subsidy from the Ministry of Sports, the facility is scheduled for completion by the end of 2028. It will feature a fitness center, multi-purpose courts, a climbing wall, and more. The China Youth Corps will operate the venue for 10 years.
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(Central News Agency reporter Xiao Boyang, Nantou County, June 11) Nantou County's first Lohas Sports Center, located on the site of the former county council in Nantou City, will house a fitness center, multi-purpose sports spaces, aerobics studios, a multi-purpose court, and a climbing wall. The project was tendered last September, broke ground today, and is expected to be completed and operational by the end of 2028.
Nantou County's first large-scale comprehensive indoor sports venue, the 'Nantou County Lohas Sports Center,' held its groundbreaking ceremony today. The site covers 6,835 square meters with a total floor area of 8,141.5 square meters, comprising one basement level and three above-ground floors. It will feature a modern gym, multi-purpose courts for badminton, basketball, and volleyball, table tennis, a climbing wall, aerobics studios, and an underground parking lot.
Nantou County Deputy Magistrate Wang Rui-de, Ministry of Sports Deputy Minister Huang Chi-huang, and Kuomintang legislators Ma Wen-chun and Yu Hao attended the ceremony. Deputy Magistrate Wang stated, 'With a total budget of NT$500 million and a NT$100 million subsidy from the Ministry of Sports, this highly anticipated major project has been successfully realized through central-local government cooperation. This age-friendly space will allow county residents to exercise without being hindered by weather.'
The total construction period is 780 calendar days, with completion scheduled for the end of 2028. The Nantou County Government Education Department stated that the venue will integrate resources with the nearby Sanhe Swimming Pool. Through a bidding process, the China Youth Corps, which has extensive experience in operating sports venues, has secured a 10-year operating concession. The Corps plans to invest NT$15 million in equipment procurement and interior decoration.
The Education Department stated that by 'introducing the operations team early' and incorporating operational planning into the design phase, the facilities will not only better align with user habits but also ensure operational quality and sustainable development. Through a high-quality, affordable sports venue, the county aims to increase the sports participation rate, encourage participation from the elderly and disadvantaged groups, and serve as a venue for school sports education to help cultivate athletic talent. (Editor: Chen Ching-fang) 1150611
Nantou County's first large-scale comprehensive indoor sports venue, the 'Nantou County Lohas Sports Center,' held its groundbreaking ceremony today. The site covers 6,835 square meters with a total floor area of 8,141.5 square meters, comprising one basement level and three above-ground floors. It will feature a modern gym, multi-purpose courts for badminton, basketball, and volleyball, table tennis, a climbing wall, aerobics studios, and an underground parking lot.
Nantou County Deputy Magistrate Wang Rui-de, Ministry of Sports Deputy Minister Huang Chi-huang, and Kuomintang legislators Ma Wen-chun and Yu Hao attended the ceremony. Deputy Magistrate Wang stated, 'With a total budget of NT$500 million and a NT$100 million subsidy from the Ministry of Sports, this highly anticipated major project has been successfully realized through central-local government cooperation. This age-friendly space will allow county residents to exercise without being hindered by weather.'
The total construction period is 780 calendar days, with completion scheduled for the end of 2028. The Nantou County Government Education Department stated that the venue will integrate resources with the nearby Sanhe Swimming Pool. Through a bidding process, the China Youth Corps, which has extensive experience in operating sports venues, has secured a 10-year operating concession. The Corps plans to invest NT$15 million in equipment procurement and interior decoration.
The Education Department stated that by 'introducing the operations team early' and incorporating operational planning into the design phase, the facilities will not only better align with user habits but also ensure operational quality and sustainable development. Through a high-quality, affordable sports venue, the county aims to increase the sports participation rate, encourage participation from the elderly and disadvantaged groups, and serve as a venue for school sports education to help cultivate athletic talent. (Editor: Chen Ching-fang) 1150611