6 May 2021 / COVID-19

Greater Sydney Restrictions & Contact Tracing Alert

Latest info & COVID-19 case locations in NSW

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

After the discovery of a local COVID-19 case in Greater Sydney yesterday, and the partner of that case today, the following measures will be enforceable from 5pm today, May 6 until 12:01am Monday, 10 May for the Greater Sydney region (including Wollongong, Central Coast and Blue Mountains):

> Visitors to households will be limited to 20 guests – including children

> Masks will be compulsory on in all public indoor venues & public transport, including retail, theatres, hospitals, aged care facilities and for front-of-house hospitality staff (except in a hospitality venue when eating or drinking)

> Drinking while standing up at indoor venues will not be allowed

> Singing by audiences at indoor shows or by congregants at indoor places of worship will not be allowed

> Dancing will not be allowed at indoor hospitality venues or nightclubs however, dancing is allowed at weddings with a strong recommendation that no more than 20 people should be on the dancefloor at any one time

> Visitors to aged care facilities will be limited to two people.

Please review the latest contact tracing list below. Get tested immediately and self-isolate for 14 days if you've been to any of 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.
Nsw Contact Tracing List & News
SuburbVenueDate and time
AnnandaleBarbeques Galore Annandale2pm to 3pm on Saturday 1 May 2021
BalgowlahSMITH MADE2:30pm to 2:45pm on Tuesday 4 May 2021
Bondi BeachBondi Trattoria12:45pm to 1:30pm on Thursday 29 April 2021
Bondi JunctionScreening of The Courier at Event Cinemas6pm to 8pm on Friday 30 April 2021
Bondi JunctionThe Meat Store3pm to 4pm on Sunday 2 May 2021
BrookvaleRug Cleaning Repairs Hand Rug Wash Sydney12:30pm to 1pm on Tuesday 4 May 2021
CasulaBarbeques Galore Casula4pm to 5pm on Saturday 1 May 2021
CollaroyAlfresco Emporium1pm to 1:30pm on Tuesday 4 May 2021
Double BayChemist Warehouse Double Bay3:45pm to 4pm on Tuesday 4 May 2021
Double BayWoolworths Double Bay4:05pm to 4:15pm on Tuesday 4 May 2021
MascotBP Runway, Mascot4:30pm to 5pm on Saturday 1 May 2021
Moore ParkAzure Café12:30pm to 1pm on Monday 3 May 2021
Moore ParkThe Stadium Club11:30am to 12:30pm on Monday 3 May 2021
PaddingtonBarbetta1:30pm to 2:30pm on Friday 30 April 2021
Rose BayThe Royal Sydney Golf Club5:30pm to 9pm on Monday 3 May 2021
Rushcutters BayFigo Restaurant8:45pm to 11pm on Friday 30 April 2021
SilverwaterJoe's Barbeques & Heating1:30pm to 2:30pm on Saturday 1 May 2021
SilverwaterTucker Barbecues1:30pm to 2:30pm on Saturday 1 May 2021
SydneyDistrict Brasserie11am to 12pm on Friday 30 April 2021
SydneyHineSight Optometrist; Sofitel Sydney Wentworth12pm to 1pm on Friday 30 April 2021
SydneyFratelli Fresh1:15pm to 2:15pm on Tuesday 27 April 2021

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Prohibition on the Use of Engineered Stone

Engineered stone ban effective 1 July 2024

ALL engineered stone regardless of the silica content percentage will be banned

Alternative products must be considered and implemented on all projects.

The industry is shifting away from engineered stone due to the risks of respirable crystalline silica, which can cause silicosis and other silica-related diseases. Although the consultations are under way and there has been no official announcement by Federal or State Governments on the issue, the health and safety risks along with the uncertainty around this issue warrants a decision to ban all engineered products entering job sites nationally. The ban will take effect on 1 July 2024 and will extend to ALL engineered stone regardless of the silica content percentage. 

An update to this alert will be provided before the end of the year when the Federal and State Governments are expected to issue a formal decision on the ban. In the meantime, to mitigate the impact of potential delays and variations, the best approach is to inform the clients of the pending ban and to propose and seek approval for an alternative product. Similarly, ensure all future estimates have the stone specification qualified and priced accordingly.

Product alternatives going forward include:

Compact Laminates

  • Under 1% silica content
  • Extremely competitive pricing
  • Only comes in 12mm thickness
  • Heat resistance is an issue
  • Product not suitable for high end applications

Porcelain Surfaces

  • Under 10% silica content
  • Price dependant of product and supplier
  • Large variety of colours and thicknesses (4, 8, 12, 20 and 30mm)
  • Great resistance to staining, scratches, UV and heat
  • Good warranty terms

Acrylic Solid Surfaces

  • 0% silica content
  • More expensive alternative
  • Limited thickness availability
  • UV stable and heat resistant but direct heat exposure not advised
  • Minimising wastage through flexibility in sheet sizing
  • Seamless joints

Natural Stone*

  • Various silica content percentages
  • Variety of products at different price points available
  • Ongoing maintenance may be an issue
  • Unlikely to satisfy specific warranty requirements

*Although this alert does not directly impact natural stone, some types have high silica content so risk of using these on projects should be considered carefully.

For an up-to-date list of available products and their usability, click here.

More information

If you need additional support, please contact the Quality Team:

Phone 1300 HUTCHIES
Email QualityTeam@hutchinsonbuilders.com.au

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