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.
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.
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.
The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust
The shade audit will enable Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust to better protect the health, comfort, and wellbeing of customers and staff at Bunurong Memorial Park by ensuring adequate and effective shade across the site. By identifying gaps in shade coverage and understanding how existing shade performs across different seasons and usage patterns, SMCT can reduce exposure to harmful UV radiation, enhance visitor experience, and support safer work environments. The project will also provide evidence‑based recommendations that prioritise environmentally responsible solutions, directly supporting the objectives of SMCT’s Environmental Strategy 2022–25 and informing future planning, design, and capital investment decisions.
Melton City Council
• Consistent, high‑quality design standards for all Council‑managed kindergarten outdoor play spaces, ensuring alignment with Victorian Government requirements and national safety frameworks.
• Improved child development outcomes through play spaces designed to support cognitive, physical, emotional, social, and creative growth across diverse ages and abilities.
• Evidence‑based planning and investment, enabling Council to prioritise maintenance, renewal, and upgrades through a clear, comparative play value assessment for all existing sites.
• Enhanced inclusion and accessibility, ensuring universal design principles are embedded into both new and upgraded play spaces.
• Stronger links to early childhood learning, with outdoor environments that support curriculum needs, including STEM, language development, arts, and social learning.
• Greater operational efficiency, supported by guidelines that specify durable materials, maintenance considerations, and long‑term sustainability.
Blacktown City Council
The project intent is to identify opportunities for improvement in service delivery, strategic planning, operational structure, financial management, and operational services, and provide actionable recommendations as part of your Greenspace Business Improvement Plan.
City of Port Phillip
Parks & Open Space Asset Data capture in outdoor play areas
Yarra Ranges Council
The survey will provide targeted feedback about a range of parks in the Yarra Ranges Council area to allow project and funding prioritisation.