Te Henga/Bethells Beach
Public Use Study Following severe damage to the Te Henga/Bethells Beach Surf Life Saving Club’s facility from Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023, Auckland Council commissioned a study to assess how relocating the club within Te Henga/Bethells Beach Reserve might impact public use and open space values. The assessment combined a review of strategic planning documents, on-site […]
Mairangi Bay Beach Reserve
Public Use Study The Mairangi Bay Beach Reserve Public Use Study assessed how the beach and reserve areas are currently used to guide future design and management decisions, including the potential relocation of the Surf Lifesaving Club facility. Conducted over four days in November and December 2024, the study area covered approximately 8,000 m², including […]
Playground Surface Impact Testing
Xyst was engaged to provide an assessment of Avalon Parks playground surfacing. Staff conducted comprehensive on-site surface impact testing using a Head Injury Criterion (HIC) meter. The park’s main playground, which opened in 2016, has rubber pour surfacing that is now approaching its end-of-life, necessitating a detailed audit. Our testing was completed in collaboration with […]
Level 3 Annual Playground Safety Inspections
Xyst recently completed comprehensive Level 3 playground safety inspections for Gore District Council, providing an audit of Council’s internal maintenance work across their communities, including Gore, Mataura, Waikaka, Pukerau, Mandeville, and Dolamore Park. These checks, against NZS 5828:2015, provide Council with independent recommendations to improve public safety and the performance of their play spaces. A […]
Level 3 Annual Playground Safety Inspections
Over two weeks, Xyst conducted Comprehensive Level 3 Annual Playground Safety Inspections for all 57 playgrounds within Hutt City. This project focused on the capture of base playground asset data while undertaking a thorough compliance check against the current New Zealand Playground Standard, NZS 5828:2015. Our inspections were efficiently managed using the Safety Culture platform […]
Arboriculture Preferred Suppliers Panel
Xyst undertook initial project scoping and a high level review of existing tree maintenance services to assist Gisborne District Council in deciding on a preferred approach. Xyst assisted Gisborne District Council with procurement, through developing a procurement plan and draft contract, as well as writing technical specifications, preparing RFP documentation, and providing a moderating role […]
Regional Open Space Maintenance
and Transfer Management Services Contract Xyst assisted Council with the procurement of open space maintenance and transfer management services for regional Tairāwhiti. This involved facilitating an open competitive tender process, including developing the procurement plan and draft contract, writing specifications, updating GIS mapping, preparing RFP documentation, and facilitating and moderating the evaluation. Xyst also provided […]
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 […]
Dunedin Ice Stadium Feasibility Study
Xyst worked with Ice Sports Dunedin (the lease holder) and the Dunedin City Council (the building owner) to assess possible options to meet the current and future needs of ice sports in Dunedin. The assessment looked at all options including renovating the existing building to building at a new location and everything in between. Ice […]
Land Status Review and Classification
Devonport-Takapuna Xyst completed a comprehensive land status review for all parks and reserves in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area to determine how the land was held and if held under the Reserves Act 1977, if appropriately classified. This work included research and analysis of publicly available information for each land parcel, including title searches, review […]
CPTED Audits
Parks / Playgrounds and Public Toilets Xyst conducted the individual assessments for three park playground locations, and three public toilet conveniences across the district. Xyst provided Council with a report of CPTED assessment points, including photos of assets and other key pertinent features and commentary of suggested upgrades/recommendations.
Cleaning Contracts
Xyst supported the procurement of nine individual cleaning contracts. Key tasks included: – developed a centralised base contract document – developed work descriptions and specifications for each contract – developed tender documentation including the pricing schedule – held a suppliers briefing to provide an overview of the process and requirements for tendering