Projects
With experience and expertise across the spectrum of creating, managing and maintaining outdoor spaces, Xyst has had a big impact on communities throughout New Zealand, Australia and Canada.
Feel free to browse through the case studies below to find out how we have helped council, local government and other people working in the public sector to find solutions for projects.
Mackenzie District Council
Xyst completed a concept plan for the redesign of the carpark area close to Lake Alexandrina, to provide formal car-parking and reduce vehicle speed, and to protect the adjacent natural environment and bird habitat.
Baw Baw Shire Council
This project aimed to evaluate the current state of the Baw Baw Shire parks, identify discrepancies in asset provision, and recommend improvements to align with established service levels.
BTW Company Limited
Xyst assisted with the development of a high-level concept plan and visualisation set, to accompany an application to MBIE for funding of the development of the Horopito Hub on the Te Hangāruru Trail in the Ruapehu District.
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council
Xyst worked with Council to develop a high-level aerial concept and visualisation, to show how the proposed new stop-bank and Upokohina stream alignment, along with the native re-vegetation of the Tūtaekurī riverbank, will look following flood resilience works.
Waka Kotahi
Xyst was engaged by Waka Kotahi to co-ordinate and manage the project team (mana whenua, artist, contractors and Waka Kotahi) to successfully project manage the creation and installation of a public cultural sculpture at the entrance to Napier City, on SH51, to recognise the history of the area.
Yarra Ranges Council
Xyst met with park maintenance team leaders to review and document their current levels of service. This included parks and gardens, sportsgrounds, civic spaces, and streetscapes.
Mount Alexander Shire Council
Developed a prioritised program to guide future program planning and long-term budgeting for playground renewal and improvements across the Shire.
Mackenzie District Council
Xyst was engaged to produce comprehensive detailed design drawings for tender for a playground development on the periphery of Lake Tekapo.
Western Bay of Plenty District Council
Xyst completed a service delivery review under Section 17a of the Local Government Act for Western Bay of Plenty District Council.