Wilding Pine Removals
The Mackenzie District Council engaged Xyst to assist with the removal of 60 hectares of mature wilding conifers (Contorta and Corsican) in a block visible from the Twizel-Tekapo Highway. Xyst’s team worked closely with ECAN and the Council’s Planning Team to identify the appropriate control method. Xyst then contacted multiple contractors to identify rates and […]
Budget Estimates – Sports Lighting Improvements
We assessed the condition and performance of lighting on 14 sports parks and provided budget estimates, along with general advice modern sports lighting, field layout and optimisation.
Pookeno Multi-Purpose Court Lighting
Xyst undertook preliminary lighting design and specification for a refurbished multi-purpose sports court, along with a technical review of the selected supplier. The outcome was a high quality 350 lux LED lighting scheme using Musco Lighting luminaires that is fully shielded, avoiding light spill for neighbours and protecting the night sky.
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 […]
Whangārei Aquatic Centre Asset Management Practices Review
Xyst supported Smartz in its review of the pool that is operated by Sport Northland and CLM, by providing the asset management element of the project. The Review was commissioned by Whangārei District Council (WDC) with support from Sport Northland, and in liaison with Community Leisure Management (CLM). The review was not a formal full-service […]
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 […]
Sportsground Assessment Report
Xyst worked with the New Zealand Sports Turf Institute (NZSTI) to understand the City’s sportsground conditions. Areas requiring capital investment were identified, risks were discussed and recommendations were provided to the client. The recommendations also outlined operational management, renewal and capital improvement costs at a high-level.
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 […]
Twizel Sports Field Concept Plans
The Mackenzie District Council engaged Xyst’s landscape architects and support staff to conduct a comprehensive analysis and scoping of two reserves for potential development with sports fields. Staff used standard field measurements and setbacks to help optimise the use of each site. Through this process, detailed concept plans were crafted verifying the suitability of each […]
Pōmare Park Development
Concept to Detailed Design (for Stage 1) The work involved developing the concept plan prepared earlier in conjunction with the local Taitā community, the DHB and other stakeholders in to a detailed construction and tender set. Drawings included the development of a Site Context, General Arrangement, Set Out, Demolition, Earthworks, Level and Drainage, and Planting […]
Regional or Joint Cemetery Shared Service Investigation
Xyst prepared a report exploring existing examples of shared cemetery facilities within New Zealand and Australia and discussed the benefits and challenges relevant to the client and their District. The report also provides a high-level breakdown of each surrounding local authority’s current position and an overall conclusion.