To help the Mituo District Office complete the renovation of the wooden hiking trail on Ludi Mountain, which it manages, Legislator Chiu Chih-wei not only successfully secured NT$6 million in funding from the Southern Branch of the Soil and Water Conservation Bureau under the Council of Agriculture but also proactively sought special assistance from the Taipower’s Sinda Power Plant. On November 9, 2017 (106 year, 11th month, 9th day in Taiwan calendar), the Sinda Power Plant agreed to grant NT$2 million to the Mituo District Office to facilitate the completion of the Ludi Mountain wooden hiking trail renovation.
Chiu Chih-wei said that the Mituo and Ziguan coastal areas in Kaohsiung City are mostly flat, but Ludi Mountain in the southern part of Mituo District stands 53 meters tall and is composed of muddy rock layers. Originally a military restricted area, Ludi Mountain was handed over to the then Mituo Township Office in 2006 (the 95th year of the Republic of China) for management, and the “Ludi Mountain Nature Park” was established, covering an area of approximately 56 hectares. In recent years, as the Kaohsiung City Government has actively promoted tourism, Ludi Mountain has gradually become a popular destination for locals to relax and sightsee. During holidays, families often come to hike and enjoy the fresh air, stretching their legs while taking in the coastal views of Mituo from the mountaintop.
Luo Chang’an, head of the Mituo District, pointed out that the Ludi Mountain area is relatively humid, and some sections are affected by termites, causing damage to the existing wooden trails. Therefore, the Mituo District Office proposed an improvement plan. With the strong support of Legislator Chiu Chih-wei, funding for the repairs was successfully secured from both the Soil and Water Conservation Bureau under the Council of Agriculture and the Taipower’s Sinda Power Plant. The original wooden trails will be replaced with composite wood trails that are resistant to termites and weather conditions, thereby improving safety and extending the lifespan of the trails.
Chiu Chih-wei further noted that he has heard from many local residents that improving the hiking trail is indeed necessary, as they hope to have safer facilities for mountain hiking. This time, through the “Ludi Mountain Nature Park Hiking Trail Improvement Project” proposal submitted by the district office, in addition to the previously secured NT$6 million in engineering funds from the Soil and Water Conservation Bureau, he also expressed gratitude once again to the Taipower’s Sinda Power Plant for its assistance with the renovation budget. The district office is currently proceeding with the tendering process for the related engineering work, hoping to complete the construction before the next flood season in 2018 (107 year in Taiwan calendar). This will provide residents with a safe environment for hiking and outdoor activities.
(China Times)