Shulin, Danhai on shortlist for 50,000-seat dome in New Taipei

Taipei, Oct. 1 (CNA) The New Taipei City government announced Wednesday that a proposed 50,000-seat multipurpose domed stadium will be built in either Shulin and Danhai, with the final location expected to be confirmed next year following detailed feasibility studies.

Officials said both the Shulin No. 5 institutional-use site in Shulin District and the Danhai New Town Phase 2 site in Tamsui District are suitable for the dome, which is planned to integrate smart services, sports facilities, cultural performances, and entertainment functions.

Deputy Mayor Liu Ho-jan (劉和然) said both sites met the key criteria identified by experts during a six-month evaluation, enjoying sufficient land area and convenient transportation access.

The original shortlist also included sites near Shulin Sports Center, Shulin Daganyuan farmland, Sanxia Maiziyuan farmland, and the current Taipei Detention Center.

Liu noted that the city's Sports Department has commissioned a professional consultant team to conduct in-depth evaluations covering financial feasibility, traffic impact, and infrastructure planning.

The Shulin site, near the borders of Shulin, Xinzhuang, and Banqiao districts, is adjacent to a planned metro station on the future Wanda-Zhonghe-Shulin Line, allowing connections to multiple metro lines and potential integration with Shulin Railway Station.

Highway access via Provincial Highway No. 65 connects to National Freeways No. 1 and 3, making it a well-connected transportation hub fully under city management, Liu said.

The Danhai site, located by the mountains and sea, was chosen for its tourism potential, he said.

With the newly completed Tamkang Bridge and the upcoming Tamsui Light Rail extension, accessibility will be further enhanced, Liu added.

According to Liu, the planned dome complex would cover roughly 23 hectares and include a stadium, parking, retail, hotels and entertainment facilities.