NewzHong Kong authorities have suspended the main contractor and the lift subcontractor responsible for the new clinical block at Queen Mary Hospital from participating in future public works tenders. The action follows the discovery of extremely serious defects that rendered the majority of the facility's lifts unreliable, directly resulting in delays to the launch of hospital services.
The Architectural Services Department initiated the suspension after the technical failures compromised the operational readiness of the new building. The move reflects a regulatory response to the inability of the contractors to meet safety and performance standards required for public infrastructure projects.
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