Yizhu Fire Station Reconstruction to be Completed by End of April, Sloped Roof Skyline Becomes Landmark

The reconstruction project of the Yizhu Fire Station, First Brigade, Chiayi County Fire Department, is nearing completion. The building's design is inspired by the traditional sloped roofs of Yizhu, creating a skyline that points towards the sky, and serves both disaster prevention and recreational purposes. Chiayi County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang, after inspecting the site, stated that it will become a landmark for Yizhu Township. Magistrate Weng, accompanied by Fire Bureau Director Tsai Chien-an, inspected the progress, quality management, and construction safety measures of the Yizhu Fire Station reconstruction project today and received a briefing. Director Tsai Chien-an noted that the base is located in Renli Village, Yizhu Township, surrounded by farmland, covering an area of 831 square meters, with a total floor area of 836.22 square meters. It is a 3-story reinforced concrete building. Director Tsai highlighted that the most unique aspect of the architecture is its southeast side, which incorporates the sloped roof skyline of traditional Yizhu architecture, complemented by metal grilles, combining the cultural image of traditional pigeon cages and the fire phoenix emblem. The northwest side extends the agricultural landscape pattern, using wooden grilles with climbing plants for facade division, extending greenery to the rooftop. This design aims to provide both disaster prevention capabilities and recreational functions, offering a high-quality working environment for firefighters. Magistrate Weng mentioned that the building is surrounded by farmland, and its facade, rear, and window designs integrate with the environmental landscape. From the elevated platform, one can overlook the streetscape and activities of Yizhu, similar to early fire observation towers. It is expected to become a landmark of Yizhu after its activation. The Fire Department stated that the reconstruction cost of the Yizhu Fire Station exceeds NT$70 million, with over NT$43 million subsidized by the central government, and the remaining funds self-financed by the local government. Construction commenced on March 15, 2024, and is expected to be completed by the end of April 2026.