Kuhua Liao Park Introduction
Ku-Fa-Liao is a resting place for railway workers, where tools are stored and work is assigned. The Railway Bureau refers to it as the "Section Workers' House." Linbian Ku-Fa-Liao is located to the north of Linbian Station and is designated as number 129 by the Railway Bureau. Built during the Japanese colonial period (1940), it is a wooden Japanese-style building with black tiles. In 1945, it was flattened by American military bombs. It was immediately rebuilt and was in use until the 84th year of the Republic of China. The original Section Workers' House was rebuilt after being bombed and has now been standing for 50 years. Nonetheless, the beams, walls, and roof tiles have started to rot, turning it into a dangerous building, leading to the construction of a new concrete office. Due to being abandoned and lacking maintenance, Ku-Fa-Liao slowly succumbed to termite damage and decay. The surrounding environment appeared dirty and desolate, unmonitored. It even became a dumping ground, with mosquitoes breeding in the area. In the 88th year of the Republic of China, village chief Dai Hsin-Hsing of Renhe Village requested the township office to agree to the adoption of the site by Renhe Village, which was welcomed in the response letter. After several rounds of official documents and fundraising, they collaborated with Professor Lu Jian-Ming, a heritage expert from Shude University of Science and Technology, and graduate student Cai Wen-Bin along with his students to conduct research and plan. On November 25 of the 90th year, a renovation ceremony was held. Work began every Saturday and Sunday starting in August of the 91st year. According to the guidelines for the reconstruction of historical sites, the old building was completely demolished by January of the 92nd year, reconstruction began in February, with a soil deity ceremony held in October, and a completion celebration on December 13. This green space is owned by the Railway Bureau and is open for public adoption and maintenance, designated as a neighborhood park for railway connections, providing a place for community recreational activities, which is a meaningful initiative by the Railway Bureau to foster community relations.
