New Construction Office

The New Construction Office of the Public Works Bureau, Taipei City Government has been honored with significant recognition once again. At the “2024 Taipei City Government Distinguished Public Construction Awards” Ceremony, held on August 16, 2024, at the CPC Building's Guoguang Hall, the office won a total of ten awards, including eight for civil engineering and two for architectural projects. The awarded projects are: “Zhongzheng Bridge Reconstruction and Attaching Pipeline Project”, “Nangang Elevated Connecting Platform and Associated Greening Facilities Turnkey Project”, “Changde Street Underground Pedestrian Passage Project”, “Zhongxiao East Road Section 4 Underground Pathway Entrance Project”, “2023 Taipei City Sidewalk Improvement Project – Open Contract (Tender 4)”, “2023 Renovation for Roads Less Than 8 Meters Wide and Ancillary Facilities Improvement Project – Open Contract (Tender 3) (Zhongzheng and Wanhua Districts)”, “2023 Reconstruction for Roads Less Than 8 Meters Wide and Ancillary Facilities Improvement Project – Open Contract (Tender 4) (Neihu and Nangang Districts)”, “2023 Road Maintenance and Repair Project – Open Contract (Tender 5)”, “Taipei City Nangang District Jingmao Section Social Housing Project”, and “Taipei Municipal Neihu Junior High School Comprehensive Building Project.”

The “Zhongzheng Bridge Reconstruction and Attaching Pipeline Project” involves the demolition of the Chongqing South Road overpass and the Ziqiang Market beneath it, followed by the reconstruction of the surface-level roads. This project aims to reshape the area's landscape, stimulate local development, and boost economic growth. The new river-crossing bridge, once completed, will significantly improve the bridge's earthquake and flood resilience, ensuring safety and providing a higher level of service.

The “Nangang Elevated Connecting Platform and Associated Greening Facilities Turnkey Project” is designed under the Eastern District Gateway Project 2.0, which seeks to make Nangang, following Xinyi District, another administrative district in Taipei City with a three-dimensional pedestrian connection system. This project aims to be a key hub in the city's skywalk network by constructing an elevated connecting platform. It will enliven activities between the skybridge and ground level and more effectively guide the flow of people between the Taipei Music Center and the skywalk system. The project involves creating a demonstration section of the ecological green corridor on Civic Boulevard, transforming the area into another lush, tree-lined avenue and providing residents with a better living environment. It also involves creating a connected pedestrian system at ground level and using effective rainwater drainage and recycling systems to help make Taipei a more resilient city.

The “Changde Street Underground Pedestrian Passage Project”, in response to Taipei City's aging population, aims to create a pedestrian-friendly environment and promote the city government’s Western District Gateway Project. It tackles the problem of limited pedestrian space by utilizing a multi-level design to bring convenience to a broader range of areas. By extending access points to the public transportation system, it aims to create a pedestrian-friendly public space, encouraging greater use of public transit and contributing to Taipei's green transportation goals as a sustainable city. The project also seeks to separate street-level foot traffic from underground MRT users, improving road quality and facility efficiency, while creating a more comfortable and accessible pedestrian environment.

The “Zhongxiao East Road Section 4 Underground Pathway Entrance Project”, in alignment with the development project for the large indoor sports arena in the Taipei Dome and the overall residential and commercial growth in the surrounding area, involves the construction of a new underground pathway. This pathway links various public spaces from north to south, including the Taipei Railway Workshop, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Taipei Dome and National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. By integrating sports and arts, it offers the public a completely new recreational experience, establishes a pedestrian-friendly space, mitigates conflicts with ground-level traffic on Zhongxiao East Road and ensures a pleasant pedestrian environment.

The “2023 Taipei City Sidewalk Improvement Project – Open Contract (Tender 4)” focuses on creating pedestrian-friendly spaces through sidewalk improvement across different locations, enhancing the quality and accessibility of sidewalks, and fostering a city that is “eco-friendly, people-centric” and pedestrian-friendly.

The “2023 Renovation for Roads Less Than 8 Meters Wide and Ancillary Facilities Improvement Project – Open Contract (Tender 3) (Zhongzheng and Wanhua Districts)” involves upgrading and maintaining roads in Taipei City's Zhongzheng and Wanhua Districts. It aims to breathe new life into these historic areas and in line with the Western District Gateway Project, rejuvenate the western cityscape and support urban industrial upgrades. The project team utilized technological, innovative construction techniques that surpass traditional methods in terms of progress, quality and safety, while also considering ecological protection and aesthetic design. Through concerted efforts, the quality of life has been significantly improved for local residents and the project has been well-received.

The “2023 Reconstruction for Roads Less Than 8 Meters Wide and Ancillary Facilities Improvement Project – Open Contract (Tender 4) (Neihu and Nangang Districts)” focuses on updating road surfaces and ancillary facilities like gutter guards on roads under 8 meters wide in Taipei City's Neihu and Nangang Districts. The project integrates new materials and technologies, utilizing a PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) management cycle to meet objectives of sustainability, cost savings and carbon reduction. Even with the difficulties of working in tight, narrow streets, the team prioritized high-quality construction over costs and their efforts have been deeply appreciated by several village leaders.

The “2023 Road Maintenance and Repair Project – Open Contract (Tender 5)” involves maintaining urban road facilities in Shilin and Beitou Districts, two largest administrative districts in Taipei City. It used smart technology such as panoramic inspection vehicles for road inspection. By employing the image processing technique, the inspection of road facilities was carried out, with defects promptly reported, shortening administrative procedures, improving maintenance efficiency and establishing a visual management model, thus refining the city's inspection processes.

The “Taipei City Nangang District Jingmao Section Social Housing Project” is a social housing project handled by the New Construction Office on its behalf. Situated within the Nangang Economic and Trade Park, the site is adjacent to a high school and an elementary school on the northwest and a software park on the east. It borders an older, densely populated residential area to the south, where urban development is already saturated. The project involves maximizing open spaces for pedestrian activities and public use and enhancing areas for residents to stroll. After completion, the project will be handed over to the Department of Urban Development and will offer around 118 social housing units.

The “Taipei Municipal Neihu Junior High School Comprehensive Building Project” is designed with the image of the “Little Sun over the Lake.” The design incorporates techniques that resonate with the environment, increasing airflow and natural lighting and creating multi-level spaces. It aims to be an energy-efficient, multifunctional green building that “makes way for the wind.” The project includes a two-level underground public parking lot and a three-story activity center with specialized classrooms above ground. Furthermore, it enhances the campus by converting corner spaces into functional areas, utilizing design techniques like guidance, transitions and light-shadow contrasts. This approach creates a fascinating sequence of spaces and a green, aesthetically pleasing campus environment. The goal is to ensure accessible, pedestrian-friendly pathways and learning spaces. Upon completion, the project will cater to the future needs of students and staff of the school while also addressing the parking needs of the surrounding community.