NSW CONSTRUCTION PAUSE LEADS TO ONLINE CONSULTATIONS
NSW is the first and only state to pause construction site activity since the start of the COVID-‐19 pandemic as of Monday July 19 from 12.01am leading to online consultations
Greater Sydney including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour is not to be carried out unless it is deemed as urgent work required.
The latest restrictions amid fears the COVID-‐19 Delta strain virus has been spreading amongst workers on constructions sites forced drastic measures to be put in place by NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.
This pause will affect more than a quarter of a million workers and hit the NSW economy with a $1.4 billion blow out figure. Taking into consideration the figures the construction industry was targeted next to close shop.
At present work that is classed as urgent for the following purposes can only be carried out onsite:
- to ensure the safety or security of the construction site
- to deal with environmental risks
- to maintain and ensure the integrity of critical plant, equipment or assets including partially completed works that would otherwise deteriorate
- to receive deliveries of supplies that would otherwise deteriorate
- to maintain public utilities
- to ensure the safe operation of existing transport infrastructure
- by or on behalf of NSW Health in response to the COVID-‐19 pandemic
- because of an emergency
Makka Constructions CEO Pierre Makhlouf understands the implications to his business and workers but like everyone else his hands are tied and he must adhere to the rules and regulations set out by the NSW Government.
“All my commercial work was secured with workers staying at home. All residential work has come to a standstill because even my residential renovations, alterations and additions are not permitted unless they are deemed necessary for the safety or security of the site,” said Mr Makhlouf
The only way the Makka Construction team continue to work with new customers and upcoming projects is via online communication.
Two weeks is a time to plan ahead and even though work onsite has paused Makka Constructions is open to online meetings. This is why you employ the Makka Team who persevere in tough times.
Submitting a form online with suitable times via the contact us page https://makkaconstructions.com.au/contact-‐us/ or simple call on 0404 61 0404 will ensure a time is locked in over the next two weeks.
Makka Constructions can review architectural plans or help you source an architect, discuss any questions you might have with a design concept and come up with solutions and materials that will be cost effective.
