Hong Kong development bureau submits Mary Hospital lift probe report to chief executive
Hong Kong's Development Bureau has submitted an investigation report to the chief executive on lift issues at Mary Hospital's new clinical block. Seventeen lifts have been repaired, with seven now open for public use. The bureau will report to LegCo's development panel soon.
The Development Bureau of Hong Kong said it has submitted an investigation report to the Chief Executive regarding multiple lifts at the new clinical block of Mary Hospital that earlier could not operate due to engineering problems. The bureau is now following the Chief Executive's instructions by providing further information on remedial works and follow-up actions, and will report the investigation findings to the Legislative Council's Development Panel as soon as possible, making a public explanation.
Over the past few months, the bureau said it had focused on urging the Architectural Services Department and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department to complete remedial works at Mary Hospital's new clinical block as quickly as possible. So far, 17 lifts have undergone remedial works. Based on current progress, remedial work on the remaining lifts is expected to be completed within the fourth quarter. Among the 17 lifts that have been repaired, seven have passed inspection and, in accordance with hospital needs, have been opened for use by staff and the public. The contractor concerned has, at its own expense, provided operators for the newly commissioned lifts to improve communication with passengers.
Since September this year, the bureau has been conducting an independent investigation into the lift works at Mary Hospital's Clinical Block 1. The investigation aims to identify any shortcomings in the construction, acceptance inspection and supervision of the works, and to explore whether there is room to improve the oversight system for similar engineering projects.
