Parklands Western Contract
Xyst was engaged by Greater Sydney Parklands (GSP) to prepare the Parklands West Landscape Maintenance Contract. GSP required a procurement plan, tender documents and a performance based contract procured under a two-step EOI and RFT method, all to be completed within a short timeframe. Xyst began the process by collating current asset data to form […]
Mark Corea
With over 30 years of experience managing horticulture, parks, and open spaces across Singapore and Australia, I have worked in very diverse sectors including tourism, ornamental plant production, landscape construction, municipal and military facility open space maintenance, golf course, university campuses and local government. I’m very passionate about urban forestry and green infrastructure, I bring […]
Jennifer Steel
With an extensive administration background, I’ve undertaken a variety of administration roles within the education sector, local government and more recently the private sector in both the UK and New Zealand. My roles have included a broad range of responsibilities from HR, Health and Safety, Finance and general administration and I continue to gain further experience […]
Streetscape Maintenance Contract Drafting
Xyst was engaged by Maribyrnong City Council to draft a new streetscapes contract and procurement strategy, required to identify a new contractor. Xyst began this process by developing a procurement strategy in conjunction with staff, using Council’s existing templates. Once the strategy had been approved, Xyst prepared a contract adhering to industry best practice, which […]
Streetscape Maintenance Contract Specifications
Xyst was engaged by Maribyrnong City Council to draft new contract specifications for its contractors’ service delivery in its streetscapes. Xyst began this project by discussing with staff how maintenance is currently delivered, and by comparing the current contract documentation with the desired level of service. Xyst then drafted specifications for amenity mowing, sports field […]
Landscape Maintenance Contract
Xyst was engaged by Greater Sydney Parklands (GSP) to prepare the Parklands West Landscape Maintenance Contract. GSP required a procurement plan, tender documents and a performance-based contract, procured under a two-step EOI and RFT method, all to be completed within a short timeframe. Xyst began the process by collating current asset data to form contract […]
Streetscape GIS Mapping
Xyst was engaged by Maribyrnong City Council to map out streetscapes for use in a new streetscapes contract and asset management system. Xyst began this process by analysing the GIS mapping information supplied, then building on this data to finalise the mapping of streetscapes and community centres. This process mapped amenity mowing, amenity garden beds, […]
High Performance Sports Field Contract
The Greater Sydney Parklands (GSP) required a contract for two high performance sports facilities; Kippax Lake Field and the Tramway Oval. Xyst provided services to meet the needs of GSP, ensuring the contract was performance based, utilising the specifications outlined in the facilities Turf Management Plans, and was assigned with a weighted attributes tender within […]
Arborist Contract
Xyst was engaged by Greater Sydney Parklands (GSP) who required a single contractor to complete arboriculture maintenance across the Greater Sydney Parklands’ network including; Western Sydney Parklands Parramatta Park Callan Park Fernhill Estate Centennial Parkland To facilitate this process Xyst produced a suitable procurement plan, contract and tender documents and managed the release of the […]
Asset Data Collection
Xyst was engaged by Greater Sydney Parklands to collect asset data on an estimated 12,000 assets in Centennial Park. Over two months staff worked in teams to collect information, including a condition assessment, photos of each asset, GPS locations, and information on size and usage. Once collected, Xyst cleaned the data and provided Greater Sydney […]
Park Service Delivery Audits
Xyst designed a specialised tool for the Yarra City Council, leveraging the Safety Culture iAuditor platform. This tailored solution facilitates the inspection of areas maintained under the Council’s Open Space Maintenance Contract. All assets were inspected across the full range of park categories and measured for compliance with the relevant KPIs and outcomes detailed in […]
Asset Management Training
Through online training programs aligned with IPWEA Practice Notes, Xyst improved the parks and open spaces industry’s knowledge around the fundamentals of Parks Asset Management and Parks Contract Management. This course builds on Asset Management for Parks and Community Facilities and is designed to help move organisations towards industry best practice. The training is based […]