The Ministry of Finance held the "23rd Golden Thumb Awards for Private Participation in Infrastructure Projects Award Ceremony" today (28th) at the Taipei International Convention Center. Minister of Finance Tsui-Yun Chuang publicly commended the 12 award-winning teams for their outstanding contributions to public infrastructure. She expressed her hope that these teams will continue to serve as exemplary models for PPP projects and remain committed to investing in Taiwan’s public infrastructure in the future.
Minister Chuang stated that the Executive Yuan approved the “Trillion-Dollar Investment National Development Program” at the end of 2024. The program advances three key strategies: innovating PPP promotion mechanisms, optimizing investment and financing conditions for public infrastructure, and expanding financial products related to infrastructure development. An executive-level PPP task force has also been established to help channel private capital into national development projects. As of the end of October this year, total contracted project value has reached NT$224.6 billion. To further enhance the attraction of private investment in public infrastructure, the Ministry of Finance is actively promoting innovative PPP mechanisms, continually guiding relevant ministries to identify and develop potential priority projects. It is also accelerating infrastructure deployment through PPP demonstration cases, including social housing, long-term care facilities, and cultural and educational infrastructure.
Minister Chuang further explained that the winning projects of this year's awards span various types of public infrastructure including environmental pollution control facilities, transportation, technology, sports, cultural and educational facilities, and tourism, each with distinct characteristics. All projects demonstrate outstanding performance in design, construction, and operational quality. The Minister expressed hope that the honor of the Golden Thumb Awards will inspire more enterprises to participate in PPP projects, combining private sector energy and government resources to create public infrastructure that brings about economic benefits and social value.
This year’s Golden Thumb Awards ceremony brought together nearly 300 attendees, including Legislator Chung, Chia-Pin, the winning teams and distinguished guests, to celebrate the 12 award-winning projects (please refer to the attached table for the full list of winners). In addition, the Ministry of Finance invited the Freeway Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and EVERRICH Duty Free Shop Corporation to share their implementation experiences for the National Freeway No. 3 Qingshui Service Area ROT Project and the ROT Bidding Project for Area C of the Restricted Zone in Terminal 2 at Taoyuan International Airport respectively. By showcasing these award-winning cases, the Ministry aims to enable more public infrastructure teams to learn from and replicate their successful practices.
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