The NSW Government has issued a public order stating that from
today, 19 July 2021, work at construction sites across Greater
Sydney (including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and
Shellharbour) is not to be carried out unless urgently
required.
This is effectively a blanket ban on construction work across
Greater Sydney as part of the NSW Government's response to the
recent spread of COVID-19 Delta strain.
The Public Health (COVID-19 Temporary Movement and Gathering
Restrictions) Amendment (No 9) Order 2021 indicates that the
exceptions to the construction pause includes work urgently
required for the following purpose:
- to ensure the safety or security of the construction site,
