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Curved COLA provides reliable shade This Melbourne school wanted to upgrade their COLA structure. Greenline Group not only removed the old structure, we designed and installed a new curved roof COLA. Measuring 15m x 15m, this COLA had skylights inset with a view to creating a light-filled ambience beneath the COLA. This structure provides a solid, dependable and aesthetic solution to shading an eating area outside their canteen.

Geelong Grammar – PVC Barrel Vault A stepped barrel vault provides a striking and unique cover for Geelong Grammar School’s playground. The stepped design and use of white PVC give the barrel vault an felling of oppenness, but without compromising the high level of weather protection. The PVC’s translucency allows light to filter through to create a light-filled atmosphere underneath the structure. It also provides a 100% waterproof cover for the children. The PVC measures 24m x 10m with sufficient headroom to maintain the height needed to clear the playground equipment.

Unique banner at Coles Taylor Hill with textile facades Working with an architect, Greenline manufactured & installed a textile façade banner for the new Coles at Taylor Hill. Textile façades proved to be a practical and innovative alternative for Coles’ banner. It’s capabilities to be printed on, ease of installation, combined to make textile façades an entirely viable option. Lighting was also employed to make a dramatic statement at night time. Textile façades can be used to provide an easier and practical option for branding panels. Its ability to be printed on means it is virtually an open canvas for the designer to incorporate pictures, artwork and corporate identity into a building façade, with the flexibility of creating any three-dimensional shape you can imagine!

Textile façade proves the perfect blend of creativity & practicality The AUT Millennium Campus needed a screen to go at the front of their new buildings in Auckland, with provision for graphics and three-dimensional shape without full light blockout. Greenline’s textile façade system proved to fit the bill exactly! The inherent flexibility of the fabric meant that structural requirements to create the shape were kept to a minimum (keeping the whole screen very light) and graphics were applied very effectively producing an entirely successful result.

Textile Façades shine at Shellharbour Workers' Club Shellharbour Workers' Club had a unique brief: they wanted a screen to cover their gaming deck that wouldn't block the view, provided privacy & also complied with the Gaming Laws. Altis Architecture recommended Greenline's textile façade. 58m of textile façade screening in alternating blues makes a striking architectural feature at the Club. Practically, it fulfilled the Club's needs exactly! It provides great wind & solar protection without making the area feel closed in.

Cerdon College Collaborating with Bow Gold Architects, Greenline proved again that shade can make a dramatic statement! Smaller shade sails overlapped each other over the eating areas. A crisp combination of blue & cream sails gave the design a striking contrast. Shade sails also cover the assembly area, measuring 26.9m x 18.2m at its widest points. 6 massive shade sails are attached to exposed framework to provide a modern but effective solution.

Greenline Shade covers Albury Airport’s upgrade Albury Airport has been completed, with over 45m2 of Pedestrian Walkway System taking centre stage. This modern, sophisticated system has enabled pay stations, bus shelters, pedestrian walkways & a carpark shelter to all have the same streamlined look. Small details are what make the System outstanding. Glass inserts in the bus shelters kept the environment looking open & simple. Powdercoated aluminium roller shutter doors on the ticket booths were added for security. The carpark shelter is a massive 23.5 x 152m2, yet it’s maintained the same stylish look as the rest of the Pedestrian System. It’s a great combination of function & style. For those wanting a simple, cohesive, classic look that won’t date in shade, the Pedestrian System is your solution.

Coles embraces the latest in textile facades Coles think outside the square – or perhaps they think without the square! In conjunction with the creative flair of i2c in Melbourne, they have selected Greenline’s fabric façade for use on a feature façade at a refit that is under way in metro Melbourne. Physical properties and ease of use made it an obvious choice!

Maintenance work at Dreamworld – with an amazing result! Dreamworld had a unique brief for Greenline: Clean an old shade structure, move it, and make it look new. As it was to cover the Main Street, it had to look great for the first impressions. Greenline excelled! It was thoroughly repainted & cleaned. New footings were addedand 237m2 of PVC fabric added across the top. Clear PVC across the side of the structure allowed sunlight to pour in, giving it a roomy ambience. At the side a smaller 42m2 shade was added. Greenline carries out a range of maintenance programs, and we’ll do maintenance work on old structures. Call us to see how we can bring your old shade structures to life…you’ll be amazed at the results!

Victorian Primary School Greenline provided a range of shade options for a school in regional Victoria. Our traditional shade sails proved their versatility by covering a range of areas in different ways. 2 massive sails span a 748m2 basketball court. A hypar sail on 8 posts provided continuous shade over the playground, and 3 smaller sails shaded eating areas. In addition to the sails, Greenline also provided a steel structure – a 14m x 28m COLA structure over another basketball court.

Centro Goldfields – Gympie “Please thank your staff for the way they conducted themselves on site at all times. The whole procedure was painless and has been very well received by customers and retailers.” Centre Manager, Centro Goldfields, Gympie

New Cantilever structure at Donvale School Two Greenline PVC cantilever shade sails at Donvale Christian College now compliment their new Year 9 building. They were designed with a simple, minimalist look to integrate with the modern design of the surroundings. This brief was challenging as the sails were not able to be secured the normal way, due to a suspended concrete slab. The poles had to be bolted securely to the concrete slab. The College also chose Greenline PVC shade cloth due to its higher water repellant properties and UV blockout.

Stunning effect with 2 PVC skillion Cantilever structures... and more coming soon! "Looks great! Very happy with it! Very pleased that you guys got it done on time, the guys were good to deal with, happy to refer you to anyone! We’ll do the other half of it as soon as the funds are available." Murray P. – Donvale Christian School. Completed: Jan 2011

Simple & effective! The new Peter St carpark in Wagga is a total sucess. A complete revamp with Greenline’s signature shade sails has this carpark full to capacity every day! Covering over 1350 m2 and providing shade to over 70 cars, this project is an example of how Greenline’s shade systems can meet all Council requirements, no matter how big or small. Have a similar project coming up?…. ring one of the team NOW for a free quote & 3D concept drawing. Please click here to download a brochure

Stunning ambience created with 5 Star structures. Griffith City Council required something that was modern, innovative and within budget. The Greenline Star structure offers all that and more! 8x8m of covered area on a single column, carries a distinctive airy ambience and looks great from any angle! When you start combining different colours & multiple units together, you create a unique and stunningly attractive area for any park users.

Covered walkway like no other! Spanning 6.7m wide & 40m long with an extra 8m x 3m skillion walkway on the end, this structure is built to impress. Installation was quite tricky with bad access & on top of an existing timber deck. Greenline accepted the challenge & Kilberry Valley Primary students & teachers are rapt with the finished result, our service, that their project came in under budget & was done within their time constraints. ‘The project ran very smoothly due to continual communication with Greenline staff to ensure the safety of our students and the timely completion of the roofing installation. We are thrilled with the final product that has created a tremendous outdoor teaching and learning area.’

Our Lady’s School in Craigieburn, Melbourne recently awarded Greenline a contract to cover their playground. This project, funded by BER, included softfall, turf, landscaping and sails... This project attracted national news time when a federal member of Parliament officially opened the new area. “the website looks good. I still admire the structure you did in our playground. When I drive around there is no comparison..” Cheers Ann Click here to download

A new Conic structure for WA Greenline Shade have recently installed a conic structure at Emmanuel College in Beeliar, WA. Spanning 23m x 23m, this waterproof PVC structure is absolutely beautiful and stands alongside an existing one. The most amazing thing about including all these services is that all cabling and down pipes are hidden within the columns, without compromising the structures integrity.

Barrel vault structure a masterpiece! Simply stunning! ...”you walk underneath, look up and go WOW” It’s a grand 8m tall, 20m wide and 36m long! Protecting a full basketball court at Waverley College, this barrel vault creates an unmatched ambience. The one piece 650m² PVC cover provides full weather protection, rain, hail & shine, but being so high still gives that outdoors feel! The school told the architect it had to be good... we call it an outstanding success!! Click here to see the engineering drawing

Shade structures cover 10,000m² at Robina – GOLD COAST Completed in January 2010, by Greenline Group the new shade structure car park project at Robina Town centre is a success! After an extensive design process directed by Greenline Shade & involving more than 10 architects, engineers and industry specialists, the works commenced late 2009 and were completed in record time! The structure includes flood lights, PA speakers, lighting protection and exit lighting. The 700m2 PVC tensile canopy in the top left of the photo also incorporates a sophisticated rainwater collection & syphonic drainage system. The most amazing thing about including all these services is that all cabling and down pipes are hidden within the columns, without compromising the structures integrity.

NEW! The ultimate in FAÇADES! This NEW textile façade has all the benefits: Environmentally sustainable, energy saving properties, guaranteed lifespan, dimensional stability and robustness and offers enhanced thermal control of the building... It’s ideal for new buildings, reimaging, extensions & special structures. Freedom of design is yours! Plus, the fabric can be printed which provides you with unlimited scope in colours & advertising! Ring for more details... it’s a façade for a NEW style of architecture. RING NOW 1800 044 200 - We’ll send you a free colour brochure, fabric sample & technical details.

All your shade needs covered with these beautiful premium umbrellas. Greenline shade and shelter offer you a full range of premium quality commercial grade shade umbrellas to suit every application. These stylish umbrellas come in a large range of sizes, colours and shapes guaranteed to impress. They are also wind rated and certified and carry a long term warranty for your total peace of mind. A stylish option for cafe’s, restaurant’s, and resort or commercial use.

Cantilever structures ideal for car parks. The new gently curved cantilever structures at Westfield Figtree were designed to provide maximum cover to their top deck carpark. 17 structures placed strategically over 2300m2 has their car parks totally covered. This cantilever option is a cost effective option and has subtle aesthetic appeal. If you have a similar project coming up, Greenline Shade and Shelter offer 3D concepts, designs and budgets to fit in with your requirements. For more information call 1800 044 200 & talk to one off the team...!

“ All the staff are very pleased to have somewhere shaded to park their cars. Thanks everybody, you have enhanced our new premises beautifully.” Master School Portraits

Robina Town centre is taking a proactive approach to shade for their extensive carpark. Greenline installed 4000m2 of shade sails in November last year. Currently, Greenline are installing 670m2 PVC membranes for the pedestrian ramps. Starting soon is a further 10,000m2 of shade sails for the Myer carpark. Once again, Greenline is "covering the outdoors!" Click here to download

“My father was a fitter and turner for almost 50 years and he says the only difference between a good job and an excellent job is five minutes of polish. And as far as your documentation, designs, detailing, presentations and service, you guys really shine.” Quote from ACT project manager regarding Greenline.

NEW: Vandal deterrents for shade structures A must for public areas such as Council parks. The addition of rounded “vandal spikes”make posts a lot harder to climb which reduces vandal access to covers and therefore greatly decreases the risk of injury or death. These can be installed to existing structures and in kit form.

“Greenline Shade were prompt, efficient, friendly and had the best designs. I was very happy to work with the company & will use them again in the future.” Canterbury City Council

I just wanted to follow up and let you know that the shade structures look great and the guys that you sent were co-operative, understanding and flexible to work with. We had a few difficulties locating the large structure around some obstacles, but we are very happy with the outcome. Granted, the unusually hot November weather we are having, they really did it hard down here. Having had a multitude of tradies and contractors on my site over the past 14 months, please pass on my appreciation of their attention to the safety of our students whilst they did their work. Thanks also to you for your patience and persistence in getting through the hurdles that popped up along the way. Principal - Colac South West PS

"Many thanks - auditor thought we’d found a great company and was happy with all paperwork, tendering and processes. " Toormina High School: COLA Structure

"Many thanks for replacing the shades here at Warrawong, they look great!" B.L, Facilities Manager - Westfield Warrawong