A spokesman for the Development Bureau (DEVB) said today (September 4) that the Bureau is highly concerned about the newly installed lifts at the new Clinical Block of Queen Mary Hospital failing to function effectively. The DEVB has requested the Architectural Services Department (ArchSD) and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) to submit reports, so as to comprehensively review the acceptance and supervision work undertaken by the two departments for the project.
      
     The spokesman pointed out that the relevant departments have been responsible for supervising the contractor’s work for this hospital project. Upon learning of the unsatisfactory progress of works earlier, the DEVB has accorded top priority to urging the departments to complete the rectification and follow-up works expeditiously over the past few months. This includes conducting comprehensive examination of various lift components (such as electronic devices, connections, and shaft conditions), as well as the workmanship of construction and installation, with a view to identifying the root causes that affect the stable operation of the lifts for rectification. The relevant works are being carried out at full speed to minimise project delays. Currently, various follow-up works are progressing in an orderly manner as planned and are expected to be completed within the fourth quarter of this year.
      
     The spokesman said, "We consider this an appropriate time to embark on another area of work, and launch a comprehensive review of the supervisory work of the relevant departments, including the ArchSD and the EMSD, for this project. It seeks to examine whether there are areas for improvement and explore whether there is room to enhance the supervision mechanism for similar projects. We have requested both departments to submit reports, so that the DEVB can complete the review and put forward subsequent arrangements within October."

Ends/Friday, September 4, 2026
Issued at HKT 22:15

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