Resources
Checklists
- School asset drawing changes checklist – shade sails must be recorded in the VSBA’s asset register as non-cleanable facilities and surplus to a school’s area allocation in line with this checklist. Schools can submit this to sams@education.vic.gov.au
Other resources
- Building Quality Standards – sets the minimum quality criteria for all Department of Education capital projects, including new construction, refurbishment and maintenance works. Shade sails must be constructed in accordance with the requirements outlined in this handbook
- AIMS Knowledge Centre – Routine Maintenance Tasks Guides (PDF) (staff login – schools can find information on the routine maintenance tasks for shade sails here
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Reviewed 05 February 2026