National Biotechnology Research Park Explained

National Biotechnology Research Park
國家生技研究園區
Map Type:Taiwan
Relief:yes
Map Size:250px
Map Dot Label:National Biotechnology Research Park
Location:Nangang, Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates:25.0475°N 121.6103°W
Opening Date:15 October 2018
Construction Cost:NT$22.5 billion

The National Biotechnology Research Park is an industrial park in Nangang District, Taipei, Taiwan.

History

The area where the industrial park stands today used to be the site for the 202nd arsenal of Ministry of National Defense. Later on, the area was decided to be redeveloped into an industrial park during the presidency of Chen Shui-bian. The construction project was launched in 2007. Hampered by several controversies, the construction finally began in 2014. The industrial park was developed with a budget of NT$22.5 billion and construction of was completed on 14 March 2018.[1] The industrial park was inaugurated on 15 October 2018 by President Tsai Ing-wen.[2]

Tenants

Transportation

The industrial park is accessible within walking distance south of Nangang Station of Taipei Metro.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Lin. Chia-nan. 12 March 2018. FEATURE: Biotech park to open despite controversy. Taipei Times. 29 April 2019.
  2. News: Lin. Chia-nan. 26 October 2018. Tsai inaugurates biotech research park. Taipei Times. 29 April 2019.