Taumarunui-Ōhura Ward Reserves
Parks Development and Maintenance Plan Xyst visited each park and reserve in the Ward to collect park asset data and to map the current and recommended future maintenance activity. We then described and priced both short and long-term improvement actions to enhance reserve utilisation, while reducing ongoing maintenance and capital costs, which was provided in […]
Parks and Playgrounds gap analysis and performance assessment
Xyst undertook an open space performance and asset gap analysis covering: Development of an agreed level of service standard for the BBS parks and open spaces, based on their hierarchy and types. Conducted a comprehensive gap analysis providing an overview of each park within Baw Baw Shire, highlighting discrepancies between the current assets at each […]
Playground Renewal Plan
Xyst worked with the client’s internal parks team developing their playground levels of service to support Council’s future strategic direction. A report was provided outlining the service levels and recommendations to support future funding applications and to address current gaps in service levels within the next 5 years. Developed levels of service to guide the […]
Eastern Hills Tracks
Network Assessment, Recommendations and Signage Plan Xyst physically inspected the full network of Eastern Hills Tracks in Hutt City Council to inform a track signage condition report, with an associated spatial plan showing existing signage locations and images. We then developed a signage plan to improve track user way-finding and safety. We made recommendations for […]
Asset Fair Value Assessment
Xyst was engaged by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council to determine the replacement values for its Parks and Coastal Assets. This project involved contacting suppliers of Parks and Reserves assets to identify market trends. Further research and adjustments were made using data from previous valuations, current projects, the Business Price Index (BPI), and […]
Shortland Cemetery Tree Assessment and Maintenance Plan
Xyst undertook tree condition and risk assessments on almost 100 trees at Shortland Cemetery. The main driver for this work was an aging tree population and potential damage to surrounding historic assets (e.g. masonry and surrounds). For each tree we collected GPS location, tree species and size data, and we undertook a condition and risk […]
John William Hall (JWH) Arboretum Tree Assessment
Xyst undertook tree condition and risk assessments of over 100 trees at the JWH Arboretum. For each tree we collected tree location, species and size, and we undertook a condition assessment and risk assessment – Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA). Assessment data and photos were provided. Data was provided in both spreadsheet (with linked photos) […]
Marty McGregor
Marty has had a varied 20-year career in the Sport and Recreation industry. He started working for Tasman Rugby in its formative years, managing and growing the community game before moving into Local Government with the Christchurch City Council in 2008. Working as a Sports Liaison Advisor, Marty worked in the response, recovery, and delivery […]
Whangārei Aquatic Centre Asset Management Practices Review
Xyst supported Smartz in its review of the pool that is run by Sport Northland (SN) and Community Leisure Management (CLM), by providing the asset management element of the project. The Review was commissioned by Whangarei District Council (WDC) with support from SN, and in liaison with CLM. The review was not a formal full-service […]
Risk Assessment Artificial Water Features in Reserves
This report is intended as a follow up to our previous report; Artificial Water Features in Recreation Reserves dated 2 August 2023. The original report looked to investigate industry guidelines and/or best-practice standards and methods used for managing safe public access to artificial water features in recreation reserves. This report delves little deeper and looks […]
Wayfinding Signage Installations
Xyst was engaged by the Mackenzie District Council to project manage the installation of new park, public space, camping and wayfinding signage throughout the district. As a starting point, our team conducted an inventory of all existing park signage and prioritised renewals in areas with higher visitor use. Prior to installation, we ensured site checks […]
Ashburton District Tree Inventory
Xyst collected tree data on all of Ashburton District Council’s (ADC) street and park trees including GPS location, species, maturity, condition and potential risk features. We used a data collection tool developed by ADC that enabled us to upload tree data directly into the Council’s GIS system. Xyst collected over 11,000 tree assets as part […]
Parks & Facilities Asset Management Plan
Xyst reviewed and updated the Mackenzie District Council’s Parks Facilities & Public Places Asset Management Plan (AMP). This involved multiple thorough checks, incorporating new data gathered over the past three years. Importantly, the insights derived from the Council’s AMP played a pivotal role in shaping both the capital and operational budgets within the Council’s Long […]
Central Otago Parks and Recreation Activity Management Plan
Xyst undertook an update of the Parks and Recreation Activity Management for the 2024-34 LTP. This work including updating information relating to: land and asset data; population and growth projections; burial interments and swimming pool usage. Updated Yardstick analysis and performance metrics. Meet with client to review and updated operational and asset management practices and […]
Waipā Development Levels of Service
As a result of gap’s identified in the preparation of Waipa’s Asset Management Plans, Xyst was engaged to prepare a parks hierarchy detailed development levels of service.