Hong Kong Public Housing Blocks Face Concrete Quality Concerns

The Hong Kong Housing Authority has revealed quality concerns with the concrete used in three public housing blocks under construction in Tung Chung. Regular checks uncovered issues with the concrete, prompting further testing and review. The main contractor on the project is Able Engineering, which is also involved in a scandal over defective lift installation work at Queen Mary Hospital in Pok Fu Lam. The authority stated that the issues were discovered during routine inspections, but did not provide further details on the nature of the problems. Able Engineering's involvement in the Queen Mary Hospital scandal raises questions about the company's ability to deliver quality work. The Housing Authority has taken steps to address the concerns, but the impact on the project's timeline and budget remains unclear. The authority will continue to monitor the situation and take necessary actions to ensure the quality of the public housing blocks.