Tainan Xuejia Flood Control Project to be Completed in June, Enhancing Surrounding Flood Resilience
The "M main line pumping station and regulating pond project" in Xuejia District, Tainan, is scheduled for completion in June. With a total budget of approximately 330 million NTD, the project will enhance flood resilience for about 80 hectares encompassing the Xuejia Industrial Zone and surrounding communities upon completion. During his inspection, Public Construction Commission Chair Chen Jin-te urged for the project to be operational before the flood season and instructed the city government to continue proposing flood control funding to achieve systematic water management.
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TAIPEI, April 14 (CNA) -- Public Construction Commission Minister Chen Jin-te led an inspection tour in Xuejia District, Tainan, on Sunday, confirming that the "M main line pumping station and regulating pond project" is slated for completion in June. The project is expected to enhance flood resilience for approximately 80 hectares in the surrounding area, and he urged nationwide preparedness for the upcoming flood season.
Chen and relevant officials first received a briefing at the Xuejia District Office before visiting the construction site of the M main line pumping station and regulating pond. Equipment functionality was confirmed through trial operations. Chen also requested that agencies including the Ministry of the Interior's National Land Agency and the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Water Resources Agency ensure flood preparedness across the country.
According to information provided by the Public Construction Commission regarding the preparedness in the Xuejia District of Tainan, during typhoons or heavy rainfall, water levels in the Waliao drainage in northern Xuejia tend to rise rapidly, causing drainage obstruction and localized flooding in the area around Zhongzheng Road. For example, during Typhoon Kaimi in 2024 (Republic of China year 113), the flood depth reached 10 to 30 centimeters.
The Public Construction Commission noted that to fundamentally improve the issue, the Tainan City Government and the National Land Agency have jointly promoted the "M main line pumping station and regulating pond project" through the Forward-looking Infrastructure Development Program. This project employs a parallel mechanism of flood detention regulation and mechanical drainage. A new regulating pond and pumping station have been constructed, with all four pumping units within the station capable of drainage. Once operational, it will effectively enhance the flood resilience of approximately 80 hectares within the Xuejia Industrial Zone and surrounding communities.
Chen stated that the total budget for this project is about NT$330 million (approximately US$10.2 million). As of the end of March, the actual progress has reached 95.51%. With the flood season approaching in May, he specifically urged the National Land Agency and the Tainan City Government to meticulously implement system operation tests before completion to ensure timely operation during the peak flood season and protect nearby residents from the hardship of waterlogging.
Chen pointed out that regarding the overall flood control gaps in the Xuejia area, some sections of the Waliao drainage and North Xuejia drainage have not yet been completed. He suggested that the Tainan City Government, based on the principle of "whole-river basin management," should promptly propose projects to the Ministry of Economic Affairs to apply for relevant flood control funding, thereby achieving systematic flood control effectiveness. If cross-ministerial coordination is involved in the execution process, it can be submitted to the Public Construction Commission's Public Works Supervision Meeting for resolution.
Chen emphasized that the Executive Yuan highly values preparedness work in various regions before the flood season. Especially as this year may transition from drought to flood, all agencies should remain vigilant. In addition to drought relief efforts, it is crucial to simultaneously complete the sealing of flood control gaps and the clearing of drainage systems to strengthen local disaster prevention and flood resistance resilience. (Edited by Zhang Yajing) April 14, 2026.
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Chen and relevant officials first received a briefing at the Xuejia District Office before visiting the construction site of the M main line pumping station and regulating pond. Equipment functionality was confirmed through trial operations. Chen also requested that agencies including the Ministry of the Interior's National Land Agency and the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Water Resources Agency ensure flood preparedness across the country.
According to information provided by the Public Construction Commission regarding the preparedness in the Xuejia District of Tainan, during typhoons or heavy rainfall, water levels in the Waliao drainage in northern Xuejia tend to rise rapidly, causing drainage obstruction and localized flooding in the area around Zhongzheng Road. For example, during Typhoon Kaimi in 2024 (Republic of China year 113), the flood depth reached 10 to 30 centimeters.
The Public Construction Commission noted that to fundamentally improve the issue, the Tainan City Government and the National Land Agency have jointly promoted the "M main line pumping station and regulating pond project" through the Forward-looking Infrastructure Development Program. This project employs a parallel mechanism of flood detention regulation and mechanical drainage. A new regulating pond and pumping station have been constructed, with all four pumping units within the station capable of drainage. Once operational, it will effectively enhance the flood resilience of approximately 80 hectares within the Xuejia Industrial Zone and surrounding communities.
Chen stated that the total budget for this project is about NT$330 million (approximately US$10.2 million). As of the end of March, the actual progress has reached 95.51%. With the flood season approaching in May, he specifically urged the National Land Agency and the Tainan City Government to meticulously implement system operation tests before completion to ensure timely operation during the peak flood season and protect nearby residents from the hardship of waterlogging.
Chen pointed out that regarding the overall flood control gaps in the Xuejia area, some sections of the Waliao drainage and North Xuejia drainage have not yet been completed. He suggested that the Tainan City Government, based on the principle of "whole-river basin management," should promptly propose projects to the Ministry of Economic Affairs to apply for relevant flood control funding, thereby achieving systematic flood control effectiveness. If cross-ministerial coordination is involved in the execution process, it can be submitted to the Public Construction Commission's Public Works Supervision Meeting for resolution.
Chen emphasized that the Executive Yuan highly values preparedness work in various regions before the flood season. Especially as this year may transition from drought to flood, all agencies should remain vigilant. In addition to drought relief efforts, it is crucial to simultaneously complete the sealing of flood control gaps and the clearing of drainage systems to strengthen local disaster prevention and flood resistance resilience. (Edited by Zhang Yajing) April 14, 2026.
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