Demountable accommodation for schools
This policy was consolidated with the Asset management policy under the 2023 Policy and procedure review program on 13/05/2024.
Refer to the Appeals for demountable accommodation procedures for instructions.
Document history
2024 May 13 - Demountable accommodation for schools policy consolidated with the Asset management policy and removed from the policy library. Approved by Secretary, NSW Department of Education.
2021 Aug 04 - updated policy statement contact details.
Updated contact details and made minor style and editing changes.
2017 review:
- clarifying that demountables may only be used where local enrolments exceed the availability of permanent accommodation
- including reference to the department's Educational Facilities Standards and Guidelines, which were introduced in 2014
- clarifying roles and responsibilities of the following:
- school principals
- local Asset Management units
- Directors (Public Schools NSW)
- Executive Directors (School Performance)
- Group Director (Capital Works)
- Demountable Coordination Unit
- Demountable Review Committee.
- outlining the governance structure for the Demountable Review Committee and including a Primary and Secondary School Principal in the committee
- removing outdated references (e.g. to TAFE).
2008 review:
- Principals have five working days to appeal a decision regarding the removable of a demountable
- The appeal must be discussed with the School Education Director or the regional Asset Management Unit Manager
- The appeal is determined by the Regional Director
- Principals may retain surplus demountable accommodation but must make it available when it is required elsewhere
- If the school keeps the demountable, they are responsible for maintaining it and ensuring that it is kept in good repair
- Principals are custodians of demountables for the whole organisation.
Superseded documents
Demountable Accommodation for Schools Policy 2008 - PD/2005/0261/V03