Projects
With experience and expertise across the spectrum of creating, managing and maintaining outdoor spaces, Xyst has had a big impact on communities throughout Australia, New Zealand 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.
Maribyrnong City Council
The project provided Council with an independent assessment of its tree management/urban forest service and a clear roadmap for continuous improvement by identifying and prioritisation of operational, governance, planning and risk management initiatives. Council now has a structured framework to enhance service efficiency, strengthen risk management outcomes, improve data-driven decision-making and support the long-term sustainability of its urban forest management program. The recommendations were well received by Council and established clear priorities for implementation and ongoing service maturity.
City of Greater Dandenong
Through the spatial mapping of passive park assets, the City Presentation Team now has a comprehensive understanding of the assets they are responsible for, including their location, extent, and the total area under management. This information provides a strong foundation for more informed decision-making, enabling Council to improve operational efficiencies, optimise resource allocation, achieve value for money, and enhance service delivery. The resulting spatial dataset is also essential for supporting future procurement and tendering acitivities, ensuring they can be undertaken fairly, transparently, and competitively.
Brooklyn School
Xyst conducted comprehensive inspections on their school playgrounds assisting the school to determine the condition and safety of their current playground assets and surfacing
Willoughby City Council (NSW)
The project delivered a robust, accurate and validated dataset of Council’s park assets, which enabled informed decision making for Council. Some other key benefits included improved accuracy and completeness of asset records, dat-driven prioritisation of maintenance and renewal programs, improved financial forecasting, proactive risk reduction and strategic alignment of service delivery and improvement of public open space. Public open space in turn, contributes to community recreation, amenity and wellbeing.
Matamata-Paiko District Council
Xyst completed CPTED site assessments for three public toilets and three parks in Matamata, Morrinsville, and Te Aroha giving Matamata-Piako District Council clear, practical guidance to improve safety, visibility, and community use. The reports highlight design changes that reduce crime and antisocial behaviour, while helping the Council prioritise upgrades and plan future investment in safer, more welcoming public spaces.
Blacktown City Council
Blacktown City’s Greenspaces Business Unit sought to conduct a business health check to strategically position itself for the next ten years. The review identifies opportunities for improvement in service delivery, strategic planning, operational structure, financial management, and operational services, and provide actionable recommendations as part of a Greenspace Business Improvement Plan.
South Wairarapa District Council
Our independent playground safety inspections were carried out in accordance with NZS 5828:2015, and provide clear, unbiased reporting, helping South Wairarapa District Council’s parks managers make informed decisions about the safety of their public playground equipment and surfacing.
Trinity Schools
Xyst conducted surface impact testing in accordance with NZS 5828:2015 and EN 1177:2018 on the playground surfacing at the preschool to ensure that the play surface has adequate impact attenuation properties for children when they land and fall.
Tararua District Council
Xyst provided Tararua District Council with data that identifies the nature and extent of pest plants on Council land across the region. This allows Council to understand and meet their pest plant obligations under the Horizons Regional Pest Management Plan 2017-2037. Council are now able to plan and budget for the effective control of pest plants, monitor progress, undertake reporting and improve levels of service for pest plant management.