{
  "id": 6237757,
  "title": "'Contractors pushed to fix QMH lifts by Q4'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/contractors-pushed-to-fix-qmh-lifts-by-q4-6237757",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T04:43:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1869230-20260908.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The government is urging contractors to fix defective lifts at Queen Mary Hospital's new clinical block, with a target completion date of the fourth quarter of the year. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn expressed confidence that the repairs would be finished in time, following a series of lift issues that delayed the hospital's redevelopment project. The problems, according to Linn, are due to engineering, technical and inspection issues, including possibly poorly installed or damaged lift components, as well as insufficient space within some lift shafts for proper operation. Linn assured that engineers believe the issues can be resolved, ensuring all elevators will meet requirements before the hospital receives the building for final preparations. She emphasized that all costs related to the repairs will be covered by the main contractor and subcontractors, with the government retaining the right to claim damages under the contract. The potential impact on hospital services would be evaluated by the Health Bureau and Hospital Authority, and Linn's team aims to complete the work promptly, ensuring the building's safe and proper handover.",
  "summary": "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.…",
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        "outlet": "RTHK English",
        "title": "'Contractors pushed to fix QMH lifts by Q4'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/contractors-pushed-to-fix-qmh-lifts-by-q4",
        "published": "2026-09-08T04:43:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}