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SCMP Reporter

A construction worker sabotaged cables on the Tsing Ma Bridge a fortnight before it was officially opened, a court heard yesterday.

 Cheung Wai-man, 32, allegedly damaged the cables because he was unhappy foreman Chiang Tsang-kin had given him extra duties.

 He denied a charge of criminal damage at Tsuen Wan Court yesterday.

 The court heard Cheung, hired as a driver, argued with the foreman when he was told to do cable-laying work.

 On April 14, Cheung allegedly cut the cables so Mr Chiang would not be able to complete the project on time.

 The main contractor, Thorn Security, was due to finish installing a fire-alarm system by May 18.

 Cheung resigned the next day after a colleague reported the damage. The 29 damaged cables cost $75,000 to repair.

 The case continues today before magistrate Andrew Chan.



Worker 'sabotaged cables'