1. Project Innovation

(1) Edutainment: The design emphasizes visible waterways, with bike paths along the main canal allowing the public to safely access the waterways. Visitors can enjoy summer breezes, admire the surrounding fields, and gain insight into Taiwan's agriculture and the importance of its irrigation water resources.

(2) Landscape Enhancement: All newly planted vegetation consists of native Taiwanese species. This initiative educates the public about local tree species, showcases Taiwan's ecological diversity, reduces reliance on foreign plants, and contributes to environmental education.

2. Project Challenges

(1) Construction Challenges: The project required the completion of approximately 1 kilometer of a large channel within just four months. To meet this tight deadline while maintaining quality, the contractor used steel molds and applied various vibration techniques to minimize surface bubbles, achieving a smooth finish.

(2) Cross-Departmental Communication: The project route passes through three villages, necessitating coordination with multiple governing bodies (county government, township offices, town offices, county police department, Chunghwa Telecom, etc.). Through multiple consultations, a shared vision was achieved, demonstrating effective cross-departmental communication within the public sector.

(3) Visual Appearances: Special attention was given to the finishing touches, particularly on a 200-meter curved section. Precise settling during construction and careful control of the channel’s placement resulted in a beautifully curved line, enhancing the overall visual appeal.

3. Project Comprehensiveness

(1) Safety Considerations: Safety ropes and ladders are installed at the canal cross-sections to enhance risk management. Safety measures, such as railings, widened intersections, and warning signs, are provided along the bicycle path to improve overall safety.

(2) Comfort First: The dedicated bicycle path is surfaced with brushed polycarbonate (PC), making it easy to maintain. Trees are planted along the right side of the path to provide shade, enhancing the comfort of the riding experience.

(3) Right of Way: The project added a patrol and dredging road using the remaining space, alleviating the issue of dredging equipment occupying the road during maintenance, thus reducing accidents and improving public safety.

(4) Resource Conservation: In response to climate change, efficient water resource utilization is crucial. The improved engineering significantly reduces water seepage during transport, ensuring the full utilization of valuable water resources.

1. Outstanding Achievements of the Project

Through comprehensive occupational safety and health education and training, and strict adherence to safe construction practices, no workplace accidents occurred throughout the construction period. The project maintained excellent quality control and progress management, earning an A rating from supervisory authorities during inspections. Additionally, the team fostered positive relationships with the community, resulting in no public complaints or reports related to the construction throughout the entire period.

2. Significant Benefits of the Project

(1) Upon completion, the project is expected to reduce water leakage by approximately 1.6 million tons annually. Indirectly, it will stabilize the irrigation water supply, reduce farmers' reliance on groundwater extraction, effectively mitigate land subsidence, and decrease carbon emissions associated with energy use.

(2) The bicycle path, separated from the roadway and enhanced with surrounding greenery, provides a safer and more comfortable riding experience for the public.

(3) The project secures a more dependable irrigation water supply, improving farming conditions and increasing farmers' incomes. It also revitalizes rural communities, creating opportunities for regeneration and demonstrating the government's commitment to supporting agriculture and promoting irrigation's vital roles in livelihood, production, and ecology.

(4) The Zhuo Main Canal runs through the northern end of the Chianan Plain, primarily irrigating the region south of the Zhuoshui River to the north of the Beigang River. The "Zhuo Main Canal and North Main Canal Connection Project" combines public recreational amenities with water resource management. By linking the Zhuo Main Canal with the North Main Canal, the project redefines water distribution, enabling mutual support between the "South-to-North Water Diversion" and "North-to-South Water Allocation," giving century-old irrigation canals new purposes. Additionally, the bike path along the canal invites the public to explore previously hidden water management facilities and appreciate the engineering ingenuity involved.