13 October 2020 / COVID-19

VIC Contact Tracing Alert

Latest COVID-19 case locations in VIC

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

Please take the time to review the lists 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.

If you have visited any of the locations listed in the table below during the date indicated for the next 14 days you should:

  1. Watch for coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms.
  2. If symptoms occur, immediately get tested and stay at home while you wait for your results.
VIC Case Locations & Outbreaks

Latest COVID-19 case locations in VIC

LocationSite Exposure periodNotes
Altona
Altona Beach foreshore and pier 02/10/2020 1pm - 5pm Case visited beach and Pier while infectious and was not wearing a mask
Altona North
Fiesta Market by Circle, 45 The Circle05/10/2020 10:13am -10:30amCase shopped in store
Altona NorthAldi Altona North, 302/330 Millers Road05/10/2020 6:34pm - 6:55pmCase shopped in store
BenallaWhite Line Tyres, 73 Carrier Street30/09/2020 12noon - 3pmCase attended the premises for 90 minutes
Box Hill SouthAldi, 391-395 Station Street29/9/2020 3:00 pm - 3:40pmCase shopped in store
Box Hill SouthAldi, 391-395 Station Street03/10/2020 - 06/10/2020 Case shopped in store
ChadstoneColes Chadstone05/10/2020 and 06/10/2020Case shopped in store
ChadstoneFerguson Plarre, Chadstone Shopping Centre05/10/2020 - 08/10/2020 5:30am - 2:30 pmCase worked at store
CheltenhamColes Westfield Southland, 1239 Nepean Highway02/10/2020 4.45pm-5.15pmCase shopped in store
CheltenhamPriceline, 1239 Nepean Highway05/10/2020 12:50pm - 1:05pmCase attended to have prescription filled
Fitzroy to PrestonYarra Trams No. 11 from stop 16 Brunswick St, Fitzroy to Stop 41 Corner Bruce St, Preston08/10/2020 6:10am-6:35amCase travelled on public transport
Forest Hill Chemist Warehouse Forest Hill, 415 Springvale Road05/10/2020 11:30am - 11:50amCase filled prescription at store
Heidelberg WestAldi, Heidelberg West, 318 Bell Street05/10/2020 5.15pm - 5.30pmCase shopped in store
KeysboroughAldi Keysborough, 466-468 Cheltenham Road01/10/2020 3.45pm-4pmCase shopped in store
Kew to Brunswick St, Fitzroy PTV No.200 or 207 bus between Studley Park Rd, Kew and Brunswick St, Fitzroy 08/10/2020 5:45am-6:10amCase travelled on public transport
Kew to Victoria Park Railway StationPTV Bus No.200 or 207 bus Studley Park Road Kew to Victoria Park Railway Station07/10/2020 5:45am-6:10amCase travelled on public transport
KilmoreOddfellows Cafe, 36 Sydney Street30/09/2020 - 03/10/2020Case ate at the cafe during their infectious period and staff member worked while infectious
MulgraveWaverley Gardens Shopping Centre, 271 Police Rd03/10/2020, 11:00am-11:30amCase shopped in shopping centre 
Mulgrave Waverly Gardens Dry Cleaners, 17A Waverly Gardens Shopping Centre Jacksons Road and Police Road03/10/2020 10am - 2 pm Case works at back of store
OakleighChester Street Fruit Market, Shop 6&7 24-28 Chester St02/10/2020, 10.30am-10.45Case shopped in store
OakleighColes Oakleigh, Hanover Street & Portman Street02/10/2020, 10.00am-10.25amCase shopped in store
RichmondColes Victoria Gardens, Corner Victoria Street and Burnley Street29/09/2020 1pm-2pmCustomer shopped for about 15 minutes
SpringvaleColes, Springvale Shopping Centre, 825 Dandenong Rd03/10/2020 11:45am-12:15pmCase shopped in store
Victoria Park Railway Station to KewPTV Bus No.200 or 207 Victoria Park Railway Station to Studley Park Rd Kew07/10/2020 4:50pm-5:15pmCase travelled on public transport
WilliamstownColes Williamstown, 29 Douglas Parade30/09/2020 7pm - 10pmCase works in store
Wyndham ValeColes, Manor Lakes 455 Ballan Road06/10/2020 11.00am - 12.00pmCase Shopped in store.
Wyndham ValeManor Lakes Central Shopping Centre06/10/2020 11.00am - 12.00pmCase Shopped in store.

You can also view these locations on our dedicated Hutchies’ Hotspot Map located on Hutchies’ Toolbox. This is updated regularly and shows venues of concern in proximity to Hutchies’ sites and offices.

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30 October / Quality Alert
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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