Hsinchu Science Park: Longtan Phase III, approximately 104 hectares, planning project to be reviewed next week
The Hsinchu Science Park Administration has relaunched the Longtan Science Park Phase III expansion plan, revealing that TSMC has expressed interest in setting up a plant if related procedures are approved for the approximately 104-hectare development. The plan aims for land acquisition after review by the National Science and Technology Council and a second-stage environmental impact assessment.
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(Central News Agency reporter Zhao Minya, Taipei 6th) The Hsinchu Science Park Longtan Park Phase III expansion project (Longke Phase III) has been relaunched. Hu Shih-min, Director-General of the Hsinchu Science Park Administration, stated today that the planned development area for Longke Phase III is 104 hectares, and the planning project is currently under review by the National Science and Technology Council. The Science Park Review Committee will conduct its review on the 11th; he also confirmed that TSMC has expressed interest in moving in if the relevant procedures for Longke Phase III are passed.
The Education and Culture Committee of the Legislative Yuan today reviewed the budget proposal for the National Science and Technology Council and its affiliated units. Kuomintang Legislator Yeh Yuan-chih raised concerns about Longke Phase III and whether TSMC would move in.
Minister Wu Tze-cheng of the National Science and Technology Council stated that TSMC would only consider moving in after ensuring that environmental assessment and other aspects are cleared. He emphasized that related issues are being actively addressed and that local residents will definitely be taken care of, noting that local opinions are currently divided.
Yeh Yuan-chih asked, "If the concerns are resolved, will TSMC move in? Is this the direction?" Wu Tze-cheng replied, "Yes."
Hu Shih-min said in an interview that Longke Phase III is being reported to the National Science and Technology Council for review according to procedures, and the Science Park Review Committee of the National Science and Technology Council will conduct its review on the 11th. He expects the planning project review to be completed in May, with subsequent revisions based on committee opinions, hoping to report to the Executive Yuan in two months. After approval by the Executive Yuan, because the development area exceeds 100 hectares, it must enter a second-stage environmental impact assessment. Land acquisition operations will only proceed after the environmental impact assessment is passed.
Hu Shih-min pointed out that under the condition of sufficient water and electricity, land acquisition will be promoted as quickly as possible. Since the overall development involves a second-stage environmental impact assessment, negotiated purchase prices, and landowner willingness, the goal is to acquire the land by the fourth quarter of 2029 (Republic Era 118).
Regarding TSMC's potential move-in, Hu Shih-min stated that the park will definitely meet the needs of Taiwan's technology industry and welcomes all manufacturers to apply. He added, "They hope to have a place to build a factory in the north," and TSMC has expressed interest in moving in if the relevant procedures for Longke Phase III are passed.
The Hsinchu Science Park Administration originally planned for Longke Phase III to provide land for TSMC to build a factory for advanced processes below 2 nanometers in 2026. However, due to opposition from local residents, TSMC announced in 2023 that, after evaluation, it would not consider moving in and would shift its focus for advanced process investment to Kaohsiung and other locations.
Regarding the new developments in Longke Phase III, Hu Shih-min said that when the initial pilot project was approved, the development area was over 150 hectares. During public hearings, residents expressed concerns about land expropriation. TSMC, considering local reactions, stated that it would temporarily not consider moving in. Subsequently, the park continued to communicate with local communities and reviewed and reduced the development area, which is now adjusted to 104 hectares.
Media outlets raised concerns about tea farmers. The Hsinchu Science Park stated that after several site visits, meetings with residents, and public hearings, most agricultural land in the area is dry farmland, with some paddy fields, orchards, and broadleaf forests. Most are scattered small-scale agricultural operations, with no large-scale tea cultivation. They are currently continuing to communicate with local residents, hoping to balance development and the rights of residents. (Editor: Lin Shu-yuan) 1150506
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(Central News Agency reporter Zhao Minya, Taipei 6th) The Hsinchu Science Park Longtan Park Phase III expansion project (Longke Phase III) has been relaunched. Hu Shih-min, Director-General of the Hsinchu Science Park Administration, stated today that the planned development area for Longke Phase III is 104 hectares, and the planning project is currently under review by the National Science and Technology Council. The Science Park Review Committee will conduct its review on the 11th; he also confirmed that TSMC has expressed interest in moving in if the relevant procedures for Longke Phase III are passed.
The Education and Culture Committee of the Legislative Yuan today reviewed the budget proposal for the National Science and Technology Council and its affiliated units. Kuomintang Legislator Yeh Yuan-chih raised concerns about Longke Phase III and whether TSMC would move in.
Minister Wu Tze-cheng of the National Science and Technology Council stated that TSMC would only consider moving in after ensuring that environmental assessment and other aspects are cleared. He emphasized that related issues are being actively addressed and that local residents will definitely be taken care of, noting that local opinions are currently divided.
Yeh Yuan-chih asked, "If the concerns are resolved, will TSMC move in? Is this the direction?" Wu Tze-cheng replied, "Yes."
Hu Shih-min said in an interview that Longke Phase III is being reported to the National Science and Technology Council for review according to procedures, and the Science Park Review Committee of the National Science and Technology Council will conduct its review on the 11th. He expects the planning project review to be completed in May, with subsequent revisions based on committee opinions, hoping to report to the Executive Yuan in two months. After approval by the Executive Yuan, because the development area exceeds 100 hectares, it must enter a second-stage environmental impact assessment. Land acquisition operations will only proceed after the environmental impact assessment is passed.
Hu Shih-min pointed out that under the condition of sufficient water and electricity, land acquisition will be promoted as quickly as possible. Since the overall development involves a second-stage environmental impact assessment, negotiated purchase prices, and landowner willingness, the goal is to acquire the land by the fourth quarter of 2029 (Republic Era 118).
Regarding TSMC's potential move-in, Hu Shih-min stated that the park will definitely meet the needs of Taiwan's technology industry and welcomes all manufacturers to apply. He added, "They hope to have a place to build a factory in the north," and TSMC has expressed interest in moving in if the relevant procedures for Longke Phase III are passed.
The Hsinchu Science Park Administration originally planned for Longke Phase III to provide land for TSMC to build a factory for advanced processes below 2 nanometers in 2026. However, due to opposition from local residents, TSMC announced in 2023 that, after evaluation, it would not consider moving in and would shift its focus for advanced process investment to Kaohsiung and other locations.
Regarding the new developments in Longke Phase III, Hu Shih-min said that when the initial pilot project was approved, the development area was over 150 hectares. During public hearings, residents expressed concerns about land expropriation. TSMC, considering local reactions, stated that it would temporarily not consider moving in. Subsequently, the park continued to communicate with local communities and reviewed and reduced the development area, which is now adjusted to 104 hectares.
Media outlets raised concerns about tea farmers. The Hsinchu Science Park stated that after several site visits, meetings with residents, and public hearings, most agricultural land in the area is dry farmland, with some paddy fields, orchards, and broadleaf forests. Most are scattered small-scale agricultural operations, with no large-scale tea cultivation. They are currently continuing to communicate with local residents, hoping to balance development and the rights of residents. (Editor: Lin Shu-yuan) 1150506
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