Taiping Pinglin Camp Forest Park

	Taiping Pinglin Camp Forest Park
	Water Resources Bureau
	C. Promoting the land use and prosperity of Taiping District III. Designated Area The land designated to be the park area is located to the north of National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiping District; Buzi River is to the west and Mt. SanTing to the east, and the area is surrounded by Zhogshan Road. The base area is approximately 11.4 hectares as a special zone to be open to the public as a green park. It will be a recreational area and ecological learning area for the public, as well as a disaster prevention area during rainy seasons. IV. Project Content A. Detention Pond The pond is designed as a wet detention pond, reserving a 0.5 hectare pond with a normal water level and natural ecology, a trail around the lake (approximately 480 m) and a wooden trail for tourists to enjoy the natural scenery. The main function of the pond is to collect the water around Section 2 of Zhongshan Road and the west (27.5 hectares) and from within the park (around 10.5 hectares), as well as the water around the surrounding area (around 38 hectares, including Lane 447 of ZhongShan Road Sec. 2 and Alley 186, and Dayuan Road). This pond can help collect the sudden water of the above areas during storms and heavy rains and slowly discharge it to the Buzi River to avoid flooding. B. Big Outdoor Plaza. Inside the park, a big outdoor plaza will be established according to the demand of local citizen, and the audience stage (capacity around 1,200 people) will be constructed along the slope of the detention area. Activities such as folk dances, art performances, police and fire safety propaganda, etc. can be organized here, as well as school clubs performances. Large scale activities (year count-down ceremony and concerts) can also be organized here. The stage design concept is inspired by the shape of a tree seedling; it is the most unique landmark of the park. C. Forest Area This park will be covered by a large forested area of approximately 3.7 hectares, accounting for more than 30% of the total park area. Its abundant ecological environment can be arranged into the following different natural style facilities: 1. Circular Green Pathway The main pathway of the park is the circular pathway; the entrance is at the south part of Chin-Yi University and the speed limit is 20 km/hour to promote safety within the park. Furthermore, a 2-m sidewalk and a 6-m bicycle lane have been constructed for residents and tourists to exercise and take walks; the total green sidewalk is around 1,470 m long. 2. Playground The original trees are reserved as a playground for children; a natural maze and bird houses are constructed for tourists to experience natural ecology. A fitness facility is also set up for one to enjoy a phytoncide exercise experience. 3. Management Center The old building of the camp was too old to use; therefore, the building was re-constructed with a management center in order to monitor 24 hours a day the safety and facilities in the park. An equipment room and bathrooms are established nearby the ecology pond in a riverside woodhouse style. The old accommodations of the camp have been renovated as public bathrooms and the capacity is up to 3,200 people/day, around one third of the ideal figure. 4. Trail There are many wooden trails in the park that offer a spiritual connection to the XiTou and Shanlin Rivers. The sunlight shines through the branches and reflects the shadows, indirectly representing the spirit of the forest. 5.Seasonal Plants Most of the reserved trees are green; in order to present the change of the four seasons, around 205 Taiwanese cherry trees have been planted, which also makes it an attractive scene for cherry blossom viewing; 52 deciduous cypress trees were planted around the ecology pond to construct an exotic atmosphere. In summer time, the golden trumpet-tree, golden shower tree and other special local species (such as loquat) present a yellow characteristic to the area. 6. Parking Space The total parking space of the area accounts for 4,053 square meters along with the reserved trees. The main parking space is located at the entrance to the external access at the east side. The pavement is permeable, an ecological material. Furthermore, parking spaces have been designed at the sides of the park to fulfill the demand during peak tourism time.
	The project aims to promote the environmental quality of Taiping District, increase the recreational space for its citizens, solve the flooding issue in the area, promote the recycling of water resources, and create great social value; the associated benefits include: I. Providing a Quality Living Environment and Space This projects provides a green park for the citizens with protected trees and the introduction of various plants; it increase the green area of the city, which indirectly regulates microclimate, creates a comfortable living environment and achieves the benefits of carbon reduction. II. Presenting Re-used Land Value This is a multi-functional green area with a circular pathway, parking spaces for giant vehicles (4), small vehicles (218), and motorcycles (47), service center (such as management center and bathrooms), space for large activities and performances, ecology pond, playground and recreational facilities. It is hoped that it will promote regional prosperity and development. III. Flood Prevention The project opens and renovates an 11.4–hectare area by digging a detention pond, filling hills and reserving trees, all of which can help prevent floods. After the completion of the park, it can provide disaster shelter for around 38,000 people and accommodate a water capacity of 32,000 m3 to reduce the flooding rate. IV. Reducing Loss Caused by Disaster. This improvement project can help reduce flooding issues in 400 households of the area, preventing losses of around NTD 380 million dollars. Furthermore, it improves the hygiene, living quality, tourism, and balanced regional development of the area. The overall benefit-cost ratio is 1.89.
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