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Builders struggle to open sites as thousands of workers locked down

David Marin-Guzman
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Harry Triguboff’s Meriton will be among the biggest hit by the partial construction reopening, with 80 per cent of the company’s workforce now stuck in locked-down south-west and western Sydney.

The NSW government announced that the commercial construction sector will exit its two-week pause this Saturday provided it obeys safety protocols, including one-person per 4 square metres, and residential construction can continue as long as there is no contact with households.

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David Marin-Guzman writes about industrial relations, workplace, policy and leadership from Sydney. Connect with David on Twitter. Email David at david.marin-guzman@afr.com

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