Taitung's Fengrong Road Lane 69 Prone to Flooding; Households to Receive NT$50,000 Subsidy for Floodgate Installation
Residents of Lane 69, Fengrong Road in Taitung City have long suffered from flooding. The Taitung County Government announced today that it will subsidize the installation of floodgates for about 75 households in the area, with a maximum subsidy of NT$50,000 per household. This initiative aims to solve the residents' troubles through a dual-track approach of engineering improvements and private protection.
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- 📰 Published: April 13, 2026 at 13:07
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Central News Agency, Taitung County, April 13 (Reporter Li Sien-fong) - Lane 69, Fengrong Road in Taitung City floods whenever it rains, with water levels reaching calf-high, causing long-term suffering for residents. Following a request from Taitung Mayor Chen Ming-feng, the Taitung County Government announced today that it will subsidize the installation of floodgates in the area, with a maximum subsidy of NT$50,000 per household.
"We cannot let residents live in constant fear every time it rains. This is a problem that must be prioritized," said Taitung County Magistrate Rao Ching-ling. She stated that in the face of short-duration, high-intensity rainfall brought by extreme climate, relying solely on drainage engineering is no longer sufficient to completely avoid the risk of flooding. A dual-track approach of "engineering improvements plus private protection" will be adopted, tackling the problem from both source management and home protection simultaneously to pragmatically resolve the long-standing troubles of the public.
The county's Construction Department pointed out that the drainage conditions in this area are affected by topography and existing urban development, making it prone to water accumulation during short periods of heavy rain. It has currently identified about 75 households in need of floodgate installation. The subsidy will immediately reduce the risk of floodwater entering homes, and the department will continue to review the drainage system and sewer improvement projects to enhance overall flood control capabilities.
The Taitung County Government's Construction Department explained that this case was actively pursued by Mayor Chen Ming-feng, who lobbied the county government for subsidies, reflecting the needs of the local people and leading to this subsidy program. Subsequently, the Taitung City Office will be responsible for accepting applications and execution, assisting the public in completing the installation as soon as possible.
The county government emphasized that it will continue to identify flood-prone areas in the future, combining engineering construction with disaster prevention measures to gradually strengthen Taitung's overall flood resilience, so that residents no longer panic in the face of heavy rain and can truly live with peace of mind. (Editor: Chen Ching-fang) 1150413
"We cannot let residents live in constant fear every time it rains. This is a problem that must be prioritized," said Taitung County Magistrate Rao Ching-ling. She stated that in the face of short-duration, high-intensity rainfall brought by extreme climate, relying solely on drainage engineering is no longer sufficient to completely avoid the risk of flooding. A dual-track approach of "engineering improvements plus private protection" will be adopted, tackling the problem from both source management and home protection simultaneously to pragmatically resolve the long-standing troubles of the public.
The county's Construction Department pointed out that the drainage conditions in this area are affected by topography and existing urban development, making it prone to water accumulation during short periods of heavy rain. It has currently identified about 75 households in need of floodgate installation. The subsidy will immediately reduce the risk of floodwater entering homes, and the department will continue to review the drainage system and sewer improvement projects to enhance overall flood control capabilities.
The Taitung County Government's Construction Department explained that this case was actively pursued by Mayor Chen Ming-feng, who lobbied the county government for subsidies, reflecting the needs of the local people and leading to this subsidy program. Subsequently, the Taitung City Office will be responsible for accepting applications and execution, assisting the public in completing the installation as soon as possible.
The county government emphasized that it will continue to identify flood-prone areas in the future, combining engineering construction with disaster prevention measures to gradually strengthen Taitung's overall flood resilience, so that residents no longer panic in the face of heavy rain and can truly live with peace of mind. (Editor: Chen Ching-fang) 1150413