18 December 2020 / COVID-19

Northern Beaches Cluster

Please note this is a public announcement – not an announcement from Hutchies.

Please take the time to review the Public Health Alert as well as the lists below. If you have been at one of the venues at the time identified, inform your Team Leader and make arrangements to follow the steps required by the NSW Government below.

Public Health Alert: Northern Beaches Local Government Area

To assist contact tracing and to contain any potential spread of COVID-19, NSW Health asks that from Friday 18 December to Sunday 20 December 2020, people living in the Northern Beaches Local Government Area take the following steps.

  • Work from home and remain at home as much as possible.
  • Do not visit friends or relatives in aged care facilities or hospitals unless essential.
  • Avoid unnecessary gatherings.
  • Keep to your household group.
  • Avoid visiting high-risk venues including clubs, restaurants, places of worship and gyms.
  • Avoid unnecessary travel outside the Northern Beaches area.

People from outside the area should avoid unnecessary travel to the Northern Beaches during this time.

See the public health alert for more details.

Venues of Concern

Self-isolate and get tested immediately if you've been to these locations

If you have been to any of these locations during the time and date indicated you should:

  1. immediately self-isolate until 14 days after you were last there
  2. get tested even if you have no symptoms
  3. watch for COVID-19 symptoms and get retested should any symptoms recur
  4. even if you get a negative test, you must stay in isolation for 14 days as it can take 14 days before you may show symptoms or test positive.

Location

Dates

Avalon: Avalon RSL Club

Friday 11 December  All day until closed

Anyone who visited this venue at the above time should get tested immediately and self-isolate until NSW Health provides further information.

Avalon Beach: Avalon Bowlo (bowling club), 4 Bowling Green Lane

Sunday 13 December 5pm to 7pm
Tuesday 15 December 3pm to 5pm

Avalon Beach: Bangkok Sidewalk Restaurant, 1/21-23 Old Barrenjoey Road

Monday 14 December 7pm to 8pm

Avalon Beach: Barramee Thai Massage and Spa, 4/42-44 Old Barrenjoey Road

Monday 14 December 2pm to 3:30pm

Avalon Beach: Sneaky Grind Café

Monday 14 December 9:30am to 11am

Kirribilli: Kirribilli Club

Monday 14 December 12pm to 3pm

Anyone who visited this venue at the above time should get tested immediately and self-isolate until NSW Health provides further information.

Palm Beach: Palm Beach female change rooms (in toilet block with small change area at the swimming pool at the southern end)

Sunday 13 December 9am to 9:15am

Palm Beach: Coast Palm Beach Café, Barrenjoey Road

Sunday 13 December 10am to 11am

Penrith: Penrith RSL Club

Sunday 13 December 1pm to 6pm

Anyone who visited this venue at the above time should get tested immediately and self-isolate until NSW Health provides further information.

Train: Roseville to Redfern

Monday 14 December 6:50am to 7:40am

Train: Redfern to Milsons Point

Monday 14 December 11:20am to 11:45am

Train: Milsons Point to Roseville

Monday 14 December 3:15pm to 3:40pm

Monitor for symptoms if you've been to these locations

If you have been to any of these locations or travelled on nominated public transport routes during the time and date indicated you should:

  1. watch for COVID-19 symptoms
  2. if symptoms occur, immediately get tested and self-isolate.

Location

Dates

Artarmon: Roof Racks World, 13/87 Reserve Road

Tuesday 15 December 2pm to 2:30pm

Avalon: Careel Bay Dog Park & Hitchcock Park, Barrenjoey Road

Wednesday 16 December 7:00am - 7:30am

Avalon: Hungry Ghost Café, 20 Avalon Parade

Sunday 13 December 9:30am to 11am

Tuesday 15 December 9:30am to 11am

Updated advice at 17 December: Anyone who attended was previously identified as a close contact.

This risk assessment has now been updated based on new information and anyone who attended is now considered a casual contact and should monitor for symptoms.

If symptoms occur, get tested immediately and self-isolate until you receive a negative result.

Avalon Beach: Avalon Beach Post Shop, 45 Avalon Parade

Wednesday 16 December 3:30pm to 3:50pm

Avalon Beach: Chemist Warehouse, 4/74 Old Barrenjoey Road

Monday 14 December 5:20pm to 5:25pm

Avalon Beach: Commonwealth Bank, 47 Avalon Parade

Tuesday 15 December 12pm to 12:15pm

Avalon Beach: Mitre 10, 49 Avalon Parade

Tuesday 15 December 12pm - 12.20 pm

Avalon Beach: North Avalon Cellars, 4/3 North Avalon Road

Tuesday 15 December 6pm to 6:05pm

Avalon Beach: Oliver’s Pie, Careel Shopping Village, 1 Careel Head Road

Monday 14 December 9am to 9:15am

Avalon Beach: Surf Life Saving Club

Sunday 13 December, Monday 14 December and Tuesday 15 December 9am to 9:30am

Avalon Beach: Woolworths, 74 Old Barrenjoey Road

Sunday 13 December 12pm to 5pm Monday 14 December 5pm to 5:30pm Tuesday 15 December 12pm to 12:30pm

Dee Why: Dee Why Fruit Market, 33 Oaks Avenue

Tuesday 15 December 4:45pm to 4:55pm

Dee Why: HongFa BBQ Restaurant

Tuesday 15 December 4:30pm to 4:45pm

Mona Vale: Aldi Mona Vale, 13 Bungan Street

Sunday 13 December 12:45pm to 1:30pm

Mona Vale: Bing Lee, Gateway, 1 Mona Vale Road

Monday 14 December 4:30pm to 4:45pm

Mona Vale: Woolworths Mona Vale, 25/29 Park Street

Sunday 13 December 12pm to 12:30pm

North Narrabeen: Brot and Wurst, 1442 Pittwater Road

Wednesday 16 December 2pm to 2:05pm

Palm Beach: Palm Beach Pool, Lot 1 Rock Bath Road

Wednesday 16 December 8am to 9am

Palm Beach: Palm Beach Rockpool, Lot 1 Rock Bath Road

Monday 14 December 9:30am to 10:30am

Peakhurst: Gannons Park, Forest Rangers FC, Little Rangers session

Friday 11 December 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Any adults who were present should get tested immediately and self-isolate until they receive a negative result. They should continue to monitor for symptoms and if any symptoms occur, get tested again.

Children who were present should be monitored for symptoms and get tested if any symptoms occur.


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16 February / COVID-19
[UPDATED] Victorian COVID-19 Management Plan & Documentation (Version 9)

Dear All,

Today the updated COVID-19 Guidelines for the Building and Construction Industry Revision 10 was released.

I have made the appropriate changes to the Victorian COVID-19 Management Plans and have attached it to this email along with the following:

  • Updated Appendix 01 – Self Assessment Flow Chart
  • COVID-19 Guidelines for the Building and Construction Industry Revision 10
  • Explanatory note of changes

*Changes have also been made to the sign in devices to include the updated daily COVID Declaration.

Please ensure that you print our updated COVID-19 Management Plan and have all team members on site sign and acknowledge as we have done with all previous 8 versions. I also ask that you add the amendments as a subject in pre-starts and or toolboxes on your next working day.

Do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or if I can be of assistance to you.

Regards,

Candece Frazzica-Kara
HSE Manager (VIC)

Mobile 0411 022 839
Email Candece.Frazzica-Kara@hutchinsonbuilders.com.au 

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10 February / COVID-19
VIC Contact Tracing Alert

Latest info & COVID-19 case locations in VIC

Please note this is a public announcement – not an announcement from Hutchies.

Updated: 10 February 2021

Please take the time to review the latest location list below and if you have been at one of the venues at the time identified, inform your Team Leader and make arrangements to be tested.

Check the VIC Government website daily for updated exposure sites.

Anyone who has visited these Tier 1 exposure
sites during these times must immediately isolate, get a coronavirus (COVID-19)
test, and remain isolated for 14 days.

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10 February / COVID-19
Travel for Work

Updated Guidance for Hutchies’ People

With interstate border restrictions continuing to vary as coronavirus outbreaks occur in various part of the country, Hutchies has updated its advice for anyone intending to travel during 2021. This approach is to ensure Hutchies’ people and workplaces are kept as safe as possible.

In the first instance, Hutchies’ people should always follow any State or Territory Directions in place at the time. A summary of current status and useful links can be found on Hutchies’ Toolbox. 

When borders are open and travel is unrestricted, please carefully consider the following prior to making any bookings:

  • Is the travel absolutely essential?  
  • Can the reason for travel instead be facilitated via video conference?
  • Do I need to be physically present for works to progress?
  • Can the outcome be achieved in any other way? 

Work-related travel must be minimised to the greatest extent possible for the foreseeable future. This is especially important given ongoing changes to border restrictions and the risk of further outbreaks – particularly with the highly-contagious new strains of COVID-19.

All travel bookings continue to be monitored. There may be instances where more information is requested about reasons for travel. You may also be asked to get tested after travelling depending on the status of outbreaks.

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8 February / Public Holiday
Royal Hobart Regatta

Monday 8 February 2021 (TAS only)

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4 February / COVID-19
New Victorian Restrictions

Late last night Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews held a press conference as a result of a new potential community transmission case.

Please note this is a public announcement – not an announcement from Hutchies. 

New restrictions from 11.59pm Wednesday (last night):

  • Reinstate the New Years Eve / Black Rock settings
  • Private gatherings have been limited to 15 people
  • Masks are mandatory in indoor settings
  • The plan to bring back 75% of workers to offices is now paused

Other notes about the case:

  • Worker working in the Australian Open Quarantine Program
  • Now in health hotel and household contacts have been isolated
  • Lasted worked 29 January at the Grand Hyatt, was tested recently with negative results, but developed symptoms
  • 500 Australian Open players and staff have been classed as casual contacts of the worker
  • Still investigating the source of infection, but due to the new strain, being extra precautious
  • New list of exposure sites below – anyone who has been at an exposure site during the time frame, must get tested and isolate for 14 days

Exposure Sites

Anyone who has been at an exposure site listed during the time frame, must get tested and isolate for 14 days:

  • Club Noble in Noble Park from 2:36pm — 3:30pm on January 30
  • Aces Sporting Club (Driving Range) in Keysborough from 10:00pm — 11:15pm on January 30
  • Northpoint Café in Brighton from 8:10am — 9:30am on January 31
  • Kmart in Keysborough from 4:00pm — 5:00pm on January 31
  • Kmart in Brandon Park from 4:35pm — 5:10pm on January 31
  • Coles in Springvale from 5:00pm — 6:00pm on January 31
  • Bunnings in Springvale from 11:30am — 12:15pm on February 1
  • Golf Academy in Heatherton from 5:19pm — 6:30pm on February 1
  • Lululemon, DFO in Moorabbin from 5:00pm — 5:45pm on January 29
  • Woolworths in Springvale from 6.30pm — 7.30pm on January 29
  • Nakama Workshop in Clayton South from 11:15am — 12:00pm on February 1
  • Sharetea in Springvale from 6:45pm — 7:30pm on February 1
  • Kebab Kingz in West Melbourne from 11:24pm — 00:15am on February 1
  • Exford Hotel in Melbourne from 11:00pm — 11:35pm on February 1
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29 January / Quality Alert
Waterproofing External Areas Continual Improvement

A new alert has been published detailing incorrect construction falls and expansion joints in wet areas. Please ensure your review the alert and implement all necessary measures to maintain compliance.

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27 January / Update
Building Quality / Guidance to ensure compliance with NCC & AS

Hutchies has a range of templates and resources on the Document Library to assist with high quality building outcomes. They provide guidance on critical areas of focus that can be used in all states to ensure compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian Standards (AS).

This includes government fact sheets on specific areas regulators are focused on currently during inspections - they are useful on all works nationally.

Please familiarise yourself with these tools and apply them to our projects.

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21 January / COVID-19
Greater Brisbane Update

Restrictions easing from 1am Friday 22 January

Please note this is a public announcement – not an announcement from Hutchies. 

As there has been no community transmission for a continuous period of 14 days, restrictions for those in Greater Brisbane will be eased as of 1am tomorrow (Friday) morning. 

Restrictions will revert to those in place in December. In summary:

> Masks will no longer be mandatory anywhere, except in airports and on flights. Masks are still encouraged in any situations where physical distancing is not possible

> Gatherings increased to 50 in homes and 100 in public spaces

> Weddings and funerals will be allowed up to 200 people

> Standing up as well as dancing will be allowed across all venues and events so long as they follow the one person per 2m2 rule

> 100% capacity will be allowed at allocated seating venues (such as stadiums)

Please continue to remain vigilant and get tested when symptoms occur.

For more information, check out the updated Queensland Roadmap:

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26 January / Public Holiday
Australia Day Holiday

National public holiday for Australia Day (Tuesday 26 January)

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