29 March 2021 / COVID-19

Greater Brisbane Lockdown & Contact Tracing Alert

Latest COVID-19 case locations in SE QLD, Gladstone & **UPDATED** Byron Bay

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

Updated: 29 March 2021


This morning the Queensland Government announced another 3 day lockdown period for the Greater Brisbane region. The lockdown will be in place from 5pm AEST today (Monday) through to 5pm AEST Thursday, 1 April 2021. This lockdown has been put in place as a result of a growing COVID-19 cluster of the UK variant in Brisbane.

If you have been in Brisbane at any time on or since Saturday 20 March, you should read the latest Hutchies’ Toolbox update and apply the lockdown provisions to yourself as though you were in Greater Brisbane region from 5pm today.

Hutchies has confirmed that the construction industry is still considered an essential service. Sites in Greater Brisbane will remain open throughout the lockdown period. In accordance with government directions, office based people should work from home where practicable during this period.

As these latest cases visited a number of locations including in South-East Queensland, Gladstone and Byron Bay, we are notifying all company members and urge anyone who has recently visited these regions to review the below list.

If you have been at one of the venues at the time identified, inform your Team Leader and make arrangements to follow the Queensland Government directions below. Check the QLD Government website daily for updated information.

High risk locations

If you have visited any of the locations listed in the table below during the date and time indicated you are considered a close contact. You must get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days.

DatePlaceSuburbArrival timeDeparture time
Saturday 20 March
Shinobi Ramen Noodle shop Westfield Carindale Shopping Centre Carindale12pm2.16pm
Saturday 20 MarchBlack Hops Brewery East Brisbane12pm2pm
Saturday 20 MarchGreen Beacon brewing Co. Teneriffe2pm3.12pm
Saturday 20 MarchEatons Hill Hotel Eatons Hill3.44pm5.30pm
Sunday 21 MarchMamma’s Italian Restaurant 69 Redcliffe ParadeRedcliffe12.30pm3.10pm
Monday 22 MarchPCYC Lawnton Lawnton7.16am8.10am
Friday 26 MarchSpinnaker Park Café 222 Alf O’Rourke DriveCallemondah (Gladstone)10.22am11.23am
Friday 26 MarchAuckland House 60 Flinders ParadeGladstone Central7.23pm9.30pm
Saturday 27 MarchAuckland House 60 Flinders ParadeGladstone Central7.33am8.20am

*Note: Bold cells in the above table indicate a recently added location.


Medium risk locations

If you have visited any of the locations listed in the table below during the date and time indicated you are considered a casual contact. You must get tested immediately and quarantine until you get a negative result.

DatePlaceSuburbArrival timeDeparture time
Saturday 20 March
Westfield Carindale Shopping Centre - any part of the shopping centreCarindale12pm2.16pm
Saturday 20 March
Market Organics (store only) 190 Enoggera RoadNewmarket2.45pm3pm
Saturday 20 MarchBaskins-Robbins 2/489 South Pine RoadEverton Park9.20pm9.25pm
Sunday 21 MarchThe Standard Market Company, Gasworks Plaza 76 Skyring Tce Newstead9.50am10.20am
Sunday 21 MarchGenki Mart 3/24 South Pine RoadAlderley10.30am10.46am
Sunday 21 MarchLiquorland, Dolphins Central Shopping Centre Ashmole Road and Klingner RoadKippa-Ring4.40pm4.50pm
Monday 22 MarchBunnings Rothwell Cnr Anzac Avenue and Bremner RoadRothwell7.14am7.27am
Monday 22 MarchBunnings Stafford 450 Stafford RoadStafford12.40pm12.50pm
Monday 22 MarchBunnings Lawnton3.15pm3.30pm
Monday 22 MarchStrathpine Plaza Shopping Centre Strathpine3.43pm3.49pm
Tuesday 23 MarchRedcliffe Train Line – Kippa Ring to Lawnton Kippa Ring to Lawnton7.00am8.00am
Tuesday 23 MarchZambrero Lawnton12.51pm12.55pm
Tuesday 23 MarchLawnton Fruit Market Lawnton1.57pm2.05pm
Tuesday 23 MarchNellas Gourmet Tucker Lawnton3.37pm3.47pm
Tuesday 23 MarchPoolwerx Strathpine Strathpine3.15pm3.57pm
Tuesday 23 MarchDan Murphy’s Strathpine7.26pm7.36pm
Thursday 25 MarchBWS Strathpine6.15pm6.30pm
Wednesday 24 MarchLawton Country Markets Lawnton2.36pm2.43pm
Thursday 25 MarchGin Gin Bakery 41 Mulgrave St Gin Gin (Central QLD)1.26pm1.33pm
Thursday 25 MarchAldi Stafford, Stafford City Shopping Centre 400 Stafford RoadStafford8.30am8.45am
Thursday 25 MarchNundah Respiratory Clinic 1270 Sandgate RoadNundah11.15am11.40am
Thursday 25 MarchMiriam Vale Star Roadhouse and Caravan Park Miriam Vale (Central QLD)2.35pm2.45pm
Thursday 25 MarchRedcliffe Train Line – Lawnton to Kippa RingLawnton to Kippa Ring 5.45pm 6.45pm
Thursday 25 MarchCeres Pizza Café NewStrathpine7.00pm7.58pm
Friday 26 MarchColes, Stockland GladstoneGladstone Central  12.09pm12.33pm
Friday 26 MarchRedcliffe Train Line – Lawnton to Kippa RingLawnton to Kippa Ring2.30pm3.30pm
Friday 26 MarchWoolworths, Peninsula Fair Shopping Centre 272 Anzac AvenueKippa-Ring 3pm 3.20pm
Friday 26 March Stockland Gladstone (including BWS)Gladstone 4.46pm 5.00pm
Friday 26 MarchByron Beach Hotel 1 Bay St Byron Bay (NSW) 7.15pm 8.30pm
Friday 26 MarchSuffolk Beachfront Holiday Park – women's communal toiletsSuffolk Park (NSW) 6pm & 9:10pm 6.30pm & 9.30pm
Saturday 27 MarchMokha CaféByron Bay (NSW) 10.30am 11.30am
Saturday 27 MarchGhanda Clothing Byron Bay (NSW)12.00pm 12.15pm
Saturday 27 March Tiger LilyByron Bay (NSW) 12.25pm 12.30pm
Saturday 27 MarchBlack Sheep Byron Bay (NSW)12.30pm 12.40pm
Saturday 27 MarchQuiksilverByron Bay (NSW) 12.40pm 12.45pm
Saturday 27 MarchIGA RedcliffeRedcliffe 12.50pm 12.55pm
Saturday 27 MarchSuffolk Bakery Byron Bay (NSW)2.45pm 3.15pm
Saturday 27 MarchSuffolk Beachfront Holiday Park – women's communal toilets Suffolk Park (NSW) 3.20pm 3.50pm
Saturday 27 MarchPark Hotel Bottle Shop Byron Bay (NSW) 7.30pm 7.45pm
Sunday 28 March The Farm Byron Bay 11 Ewingsdale RoadEwingsdale (Byron Bay NSW)  8am10.30am

*Note: Bold cells in the above table indicate a recently added location.

For more information and other lower risk locations, check the QLD Government website:

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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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