Contractor ordered to fix faulty lifts causing Queen Mary Hospital block delay
The Hong Kong government has demanded that a contractor rectify faulty lifts in a new block at Queen Mary Hospital after multiple glitches delayed the launch of all clinical services at the building. A veteran electrical and building services engineer said it was unusual for 24 out of 28 lifts in a new building to malfunction, while a lawmaker said the situation involving Anlev Elex Elevator was…
The Hong Kong government has demanded a contractor fix faulty lifts in a new block at Queen Mary Hospital, following multiple issues that delayed the launch of clinical services. Veteran engineer Ho Wing-ip expressed surprise at the glitches, noting only about a seventh of the lifts were operational. The block, part of a HK$13.5 billion redevelopment project, is expected to see repairs completed by the fourth quarter of the year.
Seven lift failures were reported to the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department over a six-month period, with six incidents involving passengers trapped due to electrical or component faults. A hospital employee reported staff anxiety and reluctance to use the lifts, preferring escalators instead. The contractor, Anlev Elex Elevator, has received multiple contracts from the Hospital Authority, but this incident could further impact the project's completion.
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