8 August 2021
The latest lockdown for south east Queensland ends at 4pm today, but restrictions remain in place. Cairns and Yarrabah will enter a three-day lockdown from 4pm today. Read all you need to know about the impact on the building and construction industry.
SEQ LOCKDOWN
SEQ LOCKDOWN ENDS AT 4pm SUNDAY, 8 AUGUST FOR: Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Redlands, Logan, Gold Coast, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley and Somerset.
Building and construction returns to full operation, while restrictions, particularly regarding wearing masks, will continue for all the relevant local government areas for two weeks until 4pm Sunday, 22 August 2021.
CAIRNS & YARRABAH LOCKDOWN
THREE-DAY LOCKDOWN COMMENCES AT 4pm SUNDAY, 8 AUGUST: People in Cairns Regional Council local government area and Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council, will be required to stay at home except to:
- Attend work if you can’t work from home
- Buy essentials like groceries and medicine
- Look after the vulnerable, and
- Exercise within their neighbourhood.
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION REMAINS OPEN
Building and construction is considered an essential service and remains open for business. You must follow your COVID-19 plan, ensure your hygiene and social distancing measures are in place and wear a mask wherever possible.
If you are working in a residential setting in an occupied residence, you should check in with your clients to ensure they are happy to have you attend their home.
Find out about the details on restrictions for businesses and events and face masks on the Queensland Government’s website.
For more information, head to the Queensland Health website.
MASKS
If you leave home in the affected local government areas you must wear a mask where you can’t physically distance. You must carry a face mask with you at all times whenever you leave your home, unless you have a lawful reason not to.
Do I need to wear a face mask on a construction site?
If you’re on a construction site and cannot socially distance, you’ll need to wear a mask, if it’s safe to do so. The construction industry has remained open due to their successful adoption of COVID-safe practices and wearing a mask wherever possible is an essential part of this.
EXTRA ADVICE FOR MEMBERS
- Ensure your COVID-19 plan is up-to-date
- Implement hygiene measures – hand wash, sanitiser, and cleaning protocols
- Ensure social distancing measures are in place and enforced
- Limit numbers of people doing tasks to only those necessary.
We remain open for business and as always, are here to answer any questions you might have, so please feel free to call us on 1300 30 50 10.
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