Kanding Flood Detention Pond in Pingtung Completed, Combining Flood Control and Recreation

Central News Agency, Pingtung, May 29. To alleviate flooding in the downstream areas of Kanding, the Pingtung County Government promoted the Kanding branch drainage improvement project and built a flood detention pond. The project, which held its completion ceremony today, not only enhances flood prevention but also creates a new landscape and recreational space. Pingtung County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi stated that recent water management projects aim to balance natural ecology with quality of life. The Kanding detention pond project cost NT$460 million and was completed with the support of the Water Resources Agency. Chou noted that the project is a model case combining flood control, landscaping, and recreation. The pond has a capacity of 169,000 tons, serving to mitigate flood peaks during heavy rain and providing green space for residents during normal times.