New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih Leads Delegation to Three Australian Cities to Advance Exchanges on Dome Development, Healthcare, and Water Resources
2026-03-18
[New Taipei City News] New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih will lead a New Taipei City Government delegation on an official visit to Australia from March 16 to March 26, visiting Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. The delegation will engage with government agencies, industry representatives, and civil organizations to exchange views on topics including the New Taipei Dome project, cross-river fireworks, healthcare services, and water resource management. The delegation will also join City Council Speaker Chiang Ken-huang and a city council delegation in meeting with local councils and overseas Taiwanese communities.
The New Taipei City Government is expected to announce the site selection for the New Taipei Dome by mid-year, with plans to develop it as a multifunctional complex integrating sports, retail, and hospitality. During the visit, Hou will travel to the Asia-Pacific headquarters of Populous, an internationally renowned sports and entertainment venue design firm. Notable projects by Populous include multiple Major League Baseball (MLB) stadiums. Discussions will focus on integrating spectator experience, commercial functions, and urban development to create a landmark venue that is both functional and iconic.
In addition to developing world-class facilities, New Taipei City aims to establish world-class events. Mayor Hou will exchange views with local teams and draw on their experience in organizing the Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks, with the goal of enhancing the technical standards of New Taipei’s cross-river fireworks and increasing their international visibility.
To strengthen healthcare services for different population groups, the delegation will visit HammondCare, a non-profit organization with more than 90 years of history that provides apartment-style residential aged care services for elderly people with dementia. The delegation will also visit the headquarters of Orygen, a leading youth mental health organization established under commission from the Australian government.
The itinerary also includes a visit to Sydney Water, where the delegation will share New Taipei’s experience and learn from Australia’s advanced practices in diversified water resource management.
Members of the delegation include Deputy Secretary-General Ko Ching-chung, Commissioner of the Department of Health Chen Run-chou, Director-General of the Water Resources Department Sung Te-jen, Director-General of the Tourism and Travel Department Yang Tsung-min, and Director-General of the Department of Information Lee Li-chen.
The New Taipei City Government is expected to announce the site selection for the New Taipei Dome by mid-year, with plans to develop it as a multifunctional complex integrating sports, retail, and hospitality. During the visit, Hou will travel to the Asia-Pacific headquarters of Populous, an internationally renowned sports and entertainment venue design firm. Notable projects by Populous include multiple Major League Baseball (MLB) stadiums. Discussions will focus on integrating spectator experience, commercial functions, and urban development to create a landmark venue that is both functional and iconic.
In addition to developing world-class facilities, New Taipei City aims to establish world-class events. Mayor Hou will exchange views with local teams and draw on their experience in organizing the Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks, with the goal of enhancing the technical standards of New Taipei’s cross-river fireworks and increasing their international visibility.
To strengthen healthcare services for different population groups, the delegation will visit HammondCare, a non-profit organization with more than 90 years of history that provides apartment-style residential aged care services for elderly people with dementia. The delegation will also visit the headquarters of Orygen, a leading youth mental health organization established under commission from the Australian government.
The itinerary also includes a visit to Sydney Water, where the delegation will share New Taipei’s experience and learn from Australia’s advanced practices in diversified water resource management.
Members of the delegation include Deputy Secretary-General Ko Ching-chung, Commissioner of the Department of Health Chen Run-chou, Director-General of the Water Resources Department Sung Te-jen, Director-General of the Tourism and Travel Department Yang Tsung-min, and Director-General of the Department of Information Lee Li-chen.
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