Taiwan’s defense ministry has officially opened its new compound in northern Taipei. A flag-raising ceremony was held on Monday to commemorate the occasion.
The 19.5-hectare complex, built at a cost of NT$15.8 billion (US$516.5 million), consists of office buildings, dormitories for military officers and other facilities. The construction, which started 18 years ago, was delayed several times for reasons that include the death of the architect.
The quiet Dazhi area where the building is located is north of the Keelung River. It is already home to a number of government buildings and military compounds, including the Air Force Command and Navy Command headquarters.