The aviation city's priority production area I base has started construction and invested more than 50 billion to build a "dome" for 9,000 people.

The Taoyuan Aviation City Priority Industrial Zone I Base held a groundbreaking ceremony on the 20th, planning to introduce facilities such as logistics, shopping malls, tourist hotels, offices, and a multi-functional sports venue that can accommodate about 9,000 people. (Provided by Peach City Government)

[Reporter Zheng Shuting/Taoyuan Report] The Taoyuan Aviation City Priority Industrial Zone I Base located in Luzhu, Taoyuan held a groundbreaking ceremony today (20th). Base I is the largest development base in the Aviation City Priority Industrial Zone, with a total area of approximately 18.94 hectares. It was developed by CITIC Rongsheng Company with a total investment of more than 50 billion yuan. It plans to introduce facilities such as logistics, shopping malls, tourist hotels, offices, and a multi-functional sports venue that can accommodate approximately 9,000 people.

Zhang Shanzheng attended the groundbreaking ceremony and said that Base I is developed by CITIC Rongsheng Company, a joint venture between Taiwan Life and Evergreen International Storage and Transportation. It is estimated to create about 19,000 job opportunities. The groundbreaking symbolizes further progress in the industrial development of the aviation city. The city government will continue to improve transportation and public construction, and work with private enterprises to promote investment implementation, accelerate the formation of industrial clusters, and inject new momentum into the aviation city.

Zhang Shanzheng said that Base I plans to introduce facilities such as logistics, shopping malls, tourist hotels, offices, and a multi-functional sports venue that can accommodate about 9,000 people. It will combine sports events, arts and cultural performances, and surrounding commercial services to improve land use efficiency and regional life functions. The base is adjacent to the Airport MRT A11 Hangkou Station, and the Taoyuan MRT Green Line will connect with the airport here after it is opened. In addition, National Highway No. 1A runs in the surrounding area, and it will form an important development node that combines the advantages of rail and highway transportation.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Taoyuan Aviation City Priority Industrial Zone I Base was held on the 20th. (Provided by Peach City Government)

Zhang Shanzheng mentioned that logistics is an important link in supporting high-tech industries such as semiconductors and AI. In the nearby Farglory Free Trade Port Zone, Huida has set up Asia-Pacific finished product warehousing. Evergreen International Storage and Transportation’s customers also include semiconductor companies. After the construction of relevant facilities in the future, it is expected to improve the international logistics efficiency of high-tech industries and give full play to the location advantage of the aviation city to connect the global supply chain.

Wang Zhuojun, chairman of CITIC Rongsheng Company, said that the building floor area of ​​this project exceeds 210,000 square meters. It is expected to introduce about 350 companies and drive about 600,000 people per year. The development will also introduce solar energy, environmentally friendly building materials and green transportation designs, which is expected to reduce about 2,400 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions every year, taking into account industrial development and sustainability goals.

Qiu Xianyu, chairman of Evergreen International Storage and Transportation Company, said that the aviation city is an important gateway for Taiwan to connect to the world. This joint investment with Taiwan Life Insurance will combine the logistics and development expertise of both parties to create a smart, modern, green and sustainable multi-functional operation base. He thanked the city government team for assisting the smooth progress of the plan.

Xu Shubo, chairman of Taiwan Life Insurance Company, said that this project breaks through the traditional logistics park model and integrates multiple functions such as logistics, leisure and entertainment, shopping malls and sightseeing. He hopes that through cooperation between the enterprise and the city government, more employment and industrial development opportunities will be created, and subsequent development will be promoted in phases according to the plan.

Taoyuan Aviation City Corporation stated that Base I is centered around a multi-functional venue and combines plazas, pedestrian spaces, shopping malls, hotels and office facilities. It can be used for multiple purposes such as international sports events, concerts and exhibitions, and can also be integrated into daily life during non-event periods. The overall planning takes into account building functions, urban connections and sustainable development, which will drive the flow of people, business opportunities and the development of surrounding areas.