'Contractors pushed to fix QMH lifts by Q4'
Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn on Tuesday said the government is pushing contractors to fix the faulty lifts at Queen Mary Hospital's new clinical block, and she is confident the rectification work would be completed in the fourth quarter of this year. It follows a series of lift defects that delayed the opening of the new building, which is part of the hospital's redevelopment plan.…
Hong Kong's Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn announced on Tuesday that the government is urging contractors to rectify the malfunctioning lifts at Queen Mary Hospital's new clinical block. Linn expressed confidence that the repairs will be completed in the fourth quarter of the year, following a series of lift defects that delayed the opening of the new building as part of the hospital's redevelopment plan.
The issues stem from engineering, technical, and inspection problems, including poorly installed or damaged lift components and inadequate shaft sizing.
Linn assured reporters that engineers are certain they can solve the problems and that all necessary measures will be taken to ensure the elevators comply with all requirements before handing over the remaining building parts to Queen Mary Hospital. The government will bear all costs arising from the rectification work, and retains the right to claim damages under the contract.
Linn mentioned that the impact on hospital services would be assessed by the Health Bureau and the Hospital Authority, and her team is eager to complete the job promptly and hand over the building safely and properly.
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