Victoria’s Chief Health Officer has declared that from tonight the lockdown restrictions will be strengthened and extended in metropolitan Melbourne, until 11.59pm on Thursday, 2 September.
Changes to restrictions from 11.59pm, Monday 16th August include:
- Curfew - From 9pm to 5am, a person is not permitted to leave their home except for limited reasons.
- If you can work from home, you MUST work from home.
Changes to restrictions from 11.59pm, Tuesday 17th August include:
- A permit is required when leaving home for authorised work.
- The authorised permit form is available HERE
Pool Shops:
- Closed (open for contactless click and collect only).
After a meeting with government in an industry forum the below changes for the construction sector have been advised:
Construction, Pool Service & Pool Maintenance:
- Unoccupied sites can continue with a COVIDSafe plan, face masks and social distancing, however, workplace limits will apply.
- Outdoor Occupied Sites - Services that operate solely outdoors where physical distancing can be maintained at all times. Solo work only unless additional workers are required for safety reasons:
- Outdoor maintenance, repairs, cleaning, and other building work, including at occupied premises.
- Home renovations and installations (outdoor only)
- Home solar panel installations (only for outdoor work or in roof cavities with external access).
The Business Victoria Construction FAQ's will be updated overnight. As further advice is confirmed we will let members know.
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