Water Features Risk Assessment
Xyst visited all 17 public water features within the scope of the project to assess risk. Xyst made site specific observations, detailed the risk at each site and made recommendations to reduce risk. These recommendations were then incorporated into the wider Water Features Maintenance and Improvement plan, helping to prioritise actions and allocate budgets for both […]
Level 3 Comprehensive Playground Inspections
Tararua District Council Over three days Xyst visited community playgrounds in Dannevirke, Pahiatua, Eketāhuna, Woodville, Norsewood and other rural communities to conduct the comprehensive inspections. Xyst gathered data on the assets at each playground and carried out 90 individual inspections. For each site, we compiled a detailed report highlighting any areas of non-compliance with the […]
Remutaka Cycle Trail Wayfinding
Xyst reviewed the existing signage along the Remutaka Cycle Trail, identified inconsistencies and gaps, and developed a comprehensive wayfinding plan. This included a full audit of current signs, mapping of decision points, and the design of a unified signage system. The plan details types, locations, and content for new signs, including plinths, blades, bollards, and […]
Lake Alexandrina Signage Review
Xyst carried out a comprehensive signage review at Lakes Alexandrina and McGregor to improve the clarity of messaging, reduce signage pollution, and consolidate information from the thirteen different groups involved in managing the area. Over time, the volume of signage had created confusion, duplication, and significant visual clutter. Our role was to collaborate with all […]
Water Features Maintenance and Improvement Plan
Xyst was engaged by Napier City Council to undertake a strategic assessment of the city’s 19 water features, which play a vital role in shaping Napier’s public realm, cultural heritage, and civic identity. The project aimed to evaluate the operational performance, financial sustainability, and future viability of these assets in light of increasing environmental pressures […]
Management Agreement
Mainpower Stadium Xyst worked with the Waimakariri District Council and the North Canterbury Sport and Recreation Trust to review the operating model for the indoor stadium and worked with both parties to develop a more sustainable model. This ensured that the public and stakeholders received high quality service, the asset was well maintained and it […]
Play Value Assessments
Xyst completed a comprehensive assessment of over 200 playgrounds and skate facilities to evaluate their overall play value. As part of this project, we developed a set of agreed service levels to guide the appropriate scale and type of development for each playground category. These service levels helped define key elements, such as: • Target […]
Tree Inventory Update
This project is assisting Whakatāne District Council with the implementation of a Tree Risk Management Plan, which sets out an inspection regime for public trees across the municipality. Firstly, Xyst assisted Council to refine their existing inventory dataset. Tree assessments were then undertaken using Councils internal GIS database, and included tree condition and tree risk […]
Western Hills Trail Signage
Assessment and Recommendations Report The Xyst team walked and geo-spatially mapped all 15 tracks that form part of the network, assessing the route, timing, gradients and ground conditions as well as identifying existing signage and assessing the quality of such. Xyst then developed recommendations for new signage, identifying the location, sign type and content of […]
Accessibility, CPTED Assessments and Recommendations Report
Whakatāne District Playgrounds Xyst visited all playgrounds in the Whakatāne District and physically assessed and surveyed each. The survey was developed on best practice universal design principles, with consideration of both minimum accessibility standards and recent best practice, as promoted by Recreation Aotearoa. Xyst also assessed each playground against international best practice CPTED principles. Subsequently, […]
Service Review Assessment
Arboriculture (Tree Section) Xyst worked with Randwick City Council’s management and operational staff involved in the delivery of arboricultural services in the streetscape, identifying areas for improvement, operational excellence and efficiency in service delivery. Xyst conducted reviews, analysing the procedures and resources used, the asset information, current service levels, relevant policies and procedures and financial […]
Parks Asset Management Training
Xyst developed a face-to-face workshop, on the fundamentals to enhance maturity in Parks’ asset management across a diverse asset base, within the Greater Sydney Parklands. This training workshop was built on Asset Management for Parks and Community Facilities and is based on the IPWEA Practice Notes 10.3, IIMM, and NAMS series of guidelines, along with […]
Asset Management Training
Parks and Facilities Xyst carried out a Parks and Facilities Asset Management training course at Hastings District Council. The training course builds on Asset Management for Parks and Community Facilities and is designed to help organisations move towards industry best practice. The training is based upon the Āpōpō NAMS series of guidelines and their application […]
Park Asset Data Collection
Park assets across the whole city area were checked against existing data, with new assets and removed assets recorded. All assets were evaluated and given a condition grading to assist with future depreciation and asset renewal programmes. A team of four trained asset assessors completed this city- wide project in 4 weeks, collecting over 12,000 […]
Ashburton District Public Conveniences
CPTED and Accessibility Assessment Report Xyst assessed 39 operational facilities over a period of a week in Ashburton, Methven, Rakaia, Tinwald, Hinds and Mount Somers townships as well as in more rural and remote areas such as Mayfield, Lake Hood, inland including the Ashburton Lakes and the Rakaia, Hakatere and Rangitata River Mouths. The assessment […]