The Weiguan Building in Yongkang, which was collapsed by the 0206 earthquake 7 years ago, was rebuilt on the site of the new building "Izumo Residence", and the residents have already moved in.

(Photo by reporter Liu Wanjun)

[Reporter Liu Wanjun/Tainan Report] The Weiguan Building in Yongkang District, Tainan City collapsed in 2016 due to the 0206 earthquake. The new building "Izumo Residence" rebuilt on the original site has been completed, and the original owner has registered and moved in. Tainan Mayor Huang Weizhe today (13) On the morning of the 13th, the gift money for entering the house was distributed to the residents to express congratulations.

"Izumo Residence" has been rebuilt since 2018. It is a residential and commercial building with 3 basement floors and 15 floors above ground, with a total of 48 households.

The chairman of the management committee, Lian Huangwen, and the resident, Ms. Gao, said that the new home is very comfortable to live in. They are grateful for the love from all walks of life and the assistance of the city government and the reconstruction unit. Lian Huangwen couldn't help sobbing when speaking on behalf of the residents.

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Huang Weizhe went to Izumo Residence today to send the gift money to the resident representatives, and the residents also prepared their own cooked glutinous rice balls to share the joy of entering the house with the participants.

Huang Weizhe said that after the Weiguan Building collapsed in the 0206 earthquake, the Izumo Residence, which was reborn from the ashes, has been completed and the residents have already moved in. During this period, there was a lot of love from the public, and it also involved the integration of the opinions of the affected households. I saw the residents showing solidarity. On the one hand, the assistance from the relevant departments of the city government can be more handy, the disaster will pass, and the beauty of everyone's hard work will remain.

On behalf of the residents, Lian Huang Wen also tried to renovate the 245-ping open space next to the building into a park. Huang Weizhe also agreed on the spot, and said that the park will be shared by residents and citizens in the future.

Tainan Mayor Huang Weizhe (6th from left) sent home gift money to the residents of Yunju.

(Photo by reporter Liu Wanjun)

Tainan Mayor Huang Weizhe (fifth from right) sent home gift money to the residents of Yunju.

(Photo by reporter Liu Wanjun)