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When COVID-19 hit our shores in earnest back in early March 2020, the CBD business community was ahead of Government.
While essential workplaces were quickly identified, including construction, large firms progressively abandoned the city and set up remote working systems. Pretty soon, Martin Place was empty and there was an excuse for the near-invisible patronage numbers on the Light Rail.
Manufacturing, construction, mining, logistics, farming and the sale of essential goods (Supermarkets, Chemists and bottle shops) were deemed essential and were quick to adopt safe work practices. Many cafes and restaurants did their best to survive with take away services while bicycle meal couriers boomed in our suburbs.
