The trial is designed to improve construction site standards across NSW by ensuring safety of residential building sites, providing appropriate site amenities and maintaining them, and minimising waste.
Building Commission NSW recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Stockland, as the first major group to take part in the NSW trial. In addition to maintaining a high level of cleanliness and maintenance, Stockland will provide a separate female section, featuring handwashing facilities with adequate ventilation.
Stockland is installing these new worksite amenities at Elara in Marsden Park, The Gables in Hills Shire, and Forest Reach in Huntley.
In NSW, there is a projected shortfall of 100,000 construction workers needed to meet the current demand for new homes. Improving amenities on worksites will make the industry a better place to work and attract more people to a career in construction.
More information about improving site amenities and how to get involved can be found on the Improving amenities on class 1 building sites web page.
Quotes to be attributable to the NSW Building Commissioner, David Chandler OAM:
"Construction is a large growth industry that employs over one million people in Australia. Construction sites should be safe and modern workplaces for everyone.
"As the first company to make this commitment, we recognise Stockland’s endeavours to create appropriate and respectful workplaces for today and tomorrow’s construction workforce.
"We are now calling on all builders, contractors, and developers to follow this example, and make a commitment to lifting site safety standards by providing appropriate, fit-for-purpose and properly maintained amenities.
"At the end of the 12 months, we will provide recommendations from this trial across the sector for everyone to learn and benefit from."
Quotes to be attributable to Ed Krushka, Stockland General Manager, Masterplanned Communities NSW & ACT:
"Stockland has more than 70 years’ experience in building communities, and we are committed to collaborating with government and industry partners to deliver quality housing solutions across Australia.
"Like all workplaces, building and construction sites should be safe and respectful environments, where workers can access the tools, skills, and facilities they need to succeed. This means more appropriate and cleaner amenities for workers, including women.
"Stockland is the first major group to take part in the Building Commission NSW 12-month trial."
