Hualien Guangfu Indigenous Temporary Resettlement Site Breaks Ground, Can Accommodate 10 Households
A temporary resettlement site for indigenous people affected by the Mata'an River landslide dam lake disaster in Hualien's Guangfu Township has broken ground. The facility, costing approximately NT$35 million, will provide 10 light steel frame homes and is expected to be completed by the end of June.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chang Chi, Hualien County, 24th) The Mata'an River landslide dam lake disaster in Hualien caused damage to some indigenous households in the Guangfu area, requiring repairs. The Council of Indigenous Peoples has set up a "temporary resettlement site" next to the transitional housing. Today, a groundbreaking and blessing ceremony was held, with completion expected by the end of June, providing accommodation for 10 indigenous households.
Council of Indigenous Peoples Minister Icyang Parod (Ljaucu‧Zingrur) stated that considering the long-term living habits of the tribes, and in accordance with the wishes of the tribal members, each household will be provided with 2 rooms, an independent kitchen, and other facilities. A multi-functional activity space will also be set up as a place for exchange and a health and culture station, allowing tribal members to have a stable living place during the reconstruction period.
The Council of Indigenous Peoples invested approximately NT$35 million to construct 10 single-story light steel frame modular homes, equipped with car parking spaces, accessible parking spaces, and motorcycle parking spaces. The Council of Indigenous Peoples stated that initially, 10 affected indigenous households have registered to move in, mainly from the Mata'an and Ataomo tribes. In principle, occupancy is for one year and can be extended for another year, with adjustments made based on the progress of reconstruction.
The groundbreaking ceremony was led by the FATA’AN tribal chief with traditional blessings, followed by collective singing and dancing (malikoda) to bless the project. Executive Yuan Political Commissar Ji Liancheng also attended and stated in his speech that the government will do its utmost to care for indigenous people, urging everyone not to doubt the government, and to continue communicating with the Council of Indigenous Peoples if they have any opinions.
A resident surnamed Chen from the Ataomo tribe said that the first floor of his home was flooded, and it is still slowly being repaired. After the disaster, he temporarily lived on the second floor, but his home is near the riverbed, making it difficult to sleep peacefully. He hopes that moving into the temporary resettlement site will allow him to rest assured and have the energy to slowly rebuild his home. (Editor: Li Shuhua) 1150424
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(Central News Agency reporter Chang Chi, Hualien County, 24th) The Mata'an River landslide dam lake disaster in Hualien caused damage to some indigenous households in the Guangfu area, requiring repairs. The Council of Indigenous Peoples has set up a "temporary resettlement site" next to the transitional housing. Today, a groundbreaking and blessing ceremony was held, with completion expected by the end of June, providing accommodation for 10 indigenous households.
Council of Indigenous Peoples Minister Icyang Parod (Ljaucu‧Zingrur) stated that considering the long-term living habits of the tribes, and in accordance with the wishes of the tribal members, each household will be provided with 2 rooms, an independent kitchen, and other facilities. A multi-functional activity space will also be set up as a place for exchange and a health and culture station, allowing tribal members to have a stable living place during the reconstruction period.
The Council of Indigenous Peoples invested approximately NT$35 million to construct 10 single-story light steel frame modular homes, equipped with car parking spaces, accessible parking spaces, and motorcycle parking spaces. The Council of Indigenous Peoples stated that initially, 10 affected indigenous households have registered to move in, mainly from the Mata'an and Ataomo tribes. In principle, occupancy is for one year and can be extended for another year, with adjustments made based on the progress of reconstruction.
The groundbreaking ceremony was led by the FATA’AN tribal chief with traditional blessings, followed by collective singing and dancing (malikoda) to bless the project. Executive Yuan Political Commissar Ji Liancheng also attended and stated in his speech that the government will do its utmost to care for indigenous people, urging everyone not to doubt the government, and to continue communicating with the Council of Indigenous Peoples if they have any opinions.
A resident surnamed Chen from the Ataomo tribe said that the first floor of his home was flooded, and it is still slowly being repaired. After the disaster, he temporarily lived on the second floor, but his home is near the riverbed, making it difficult to sleep peacefully. He hopes that moving into the temporary resettlement site will allow him to rest assured and have the energy to slowly rebuild his home. (Editor: Li Shuhua) 1150424
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