Contractors still liable for HPG project defects
He said that despite full building management and control being handed over to the Health Ministry following the hospital's completion on Sept 15 last year, contractors are still responsible for correcting any defects.
'Contractors must continue to fulfil their obligations throughout the defects liability period as stipulated in the contract.
'Therefore, I would like to remind contractors to carry out preventive maintenance according to schedule and to act promptly and responsively in addressing and rectifying any complaints,' he said at the project handover ceremony here yesterday.
Also present was Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Roslan said the original completion date for the 20.653ha hospital was Sept 15 last year, with a total project cost of RM375.5mil, following site possession on Sept 15, 2020.
The Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) was issued on May 27 this year, followed by the Certificate of Practical Completion (CPC) on June 12.
Roslan attributed the project's completion to the cooperation of various stakeholders despite facing numerous challenges, including on-site disruptions and operational delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
He said the project adopted the Design and Build method and followed Environmental, Social and Governance principles, making it sustainable, resilient and environmentally friendly, Bernama reported.
The hospital is expected to improve access to healthcare facilities for local residents, with 304 beds and 14 specialist services, which will help reduce overcrowding at Hospital Sultanah Aminah and Hospital Sultan Ismail.
The project scope includes construction of the main hospital block, staff quarters, nurses' dormitory, plant and support buildings, 1,507 parking bays, 320 motorcycle lots and 32 parking spaces for persons with disabilities.
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