
The scaffolding collapsed, injuring four people. The city government ordered a shutdown and severely fined the manufacturer.
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On October 20, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan attended a blessing ceremony for the commencement of the Beitou Building and Market demolition and reconstruction project. At that time, he emphasized that "safety first, get it right the first time." Less than two weeks later, the construction scaffolding collapsed on the morning of November 3, injuring four people.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan went to the Beitou Market to vote, with the old Beitou Market being demolished behind him. (Photo by reporter Lin Zhengkun)
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan only attended the commencement prayer ceremony for the "Beitou Building and Market Demolition and Reconstruction Project" on October 20. At that time, he emphasized that "safety first, get it right the first time." Unexpectedly, less than two weeks later, the construction scaffolding suddenly collapsed on the morning of November 3. Four people were injured. Jiang then rushed to the scene to understand the situation. On the morning of the 14th, he went to Beitou Relay Market again to sweep the streets. When asked when the project would resume, he said that the city government had ordered a shutdown and severely fined the manufacturer, and would never agree to resume work until it was confirmed that it was safe.
Jiang Wanan said in an interview this morning that after the scaffolding collapse incident at the Beitou Old Market, the city government immediately ordered a shutdown and imposed heavy fines on the manufacturers, requiring them to review and make improvements. The city government would never agree to resume work until safety was ensured.
As for the damage to surrounding stalls caused by the accident, Jiang Wanan explained that the city government actively coordinated with manufacturers and required manufacturers to take full responsibility for the damage to surrounding stalls. The city government will actively assist in the process to ensure that relevant losses are dealt with.
The project was promoted by the New Engineering Department of the North City Government. After the Structural Engineering and Civil Technicians Association visited the site for investigation, it was initially pointed out that the collapse of the scaffolding was suspected to be related to the dismantling process and fixing measures.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan emphasized that the Beitou Old Market project must ensure safety before work can resume. (Photo by reporter Lin Zhengkun)
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The city government will allow the project to resume work after completing safety inspections and confirming that there are no dangers.
Likely · Within weeks

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