Bunnings stores reopen across Sydney after vaccine target hit

Bunnings has ended its temporary closure to customers, reopening stores across Greater Sydney today.

Bunnings stores in LGAs of concern will remain closed except to trade customers, though click-and-collect services will be available.

Bunnings managing director Mike Schneider said last week the decision followed the announcement that 70 per cent of the eligible NSW population had been vaccinated against COVID-19.

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"The acceleration of the vaccine rollout and the increase in opportunities for our team to get vaccinated has given us the confidence to re-open our stores in Greater Sydney," he said.

Bunnings closed its doors to non-trade customers across Greater Sydney on August 23.

Mr Schneider said Bunnings staff in Sydney had been getting vaccinated at drive-through vaccination clinics the company set up for its team in western Sydney.

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He said comprehensive COVID-safe measures would remain in all stores, including security staff at every store to monitor compliance and a one person per 10-metre density limit.

"We will continue to encourage customers in Greater Sydney to utilise our contactless Drive & Collect and delivery options for non-urgent items, in keeping with the current public health guidance," he said.