Artificial Water Features in Parks

Risk Assessment Xyst conducted a risk assessment on Council-owned artificial water features located in public spaces. Xyst worked with Council to identify the assets to be assessed and agreed on the assessment criteria and risk matrix utilised to make the assessments. Using the site assessment tool SafetyCulture, we visited each asset and conducted a risk […]

Owen Delany Park Stadium and Sports Lighting

The Owen Delany Stadium hosts national and regional sporting events. Xyst were engaged to specify the stadium lighting for televised events and the lower rugby fields to semi-professional lighting standards. The project was procured by Xyst under an open tender and design build methodology. Project management was provided by Taupo District Council with Xyst performing […]

Parks and Community Facilities Planning

Team Leader – 3 Month Cover During the 3 months Xyst was engaged, staff provided support progressing key projects and land use applications, assessing resource consent applications and planting plans, providing general planning advice, preparing a resource consent application and supporting and mentoring the Parks and Facilities Advisor.

Tangiteroria Lane Boat Ramp

Resource Consent Application Xyst worked with Council staff and regional council staff to successfully secure a regional resource consent to authorise the continued occupation of the Coastal Marine Area for the Tangiteroria Lane Boat Ramp.

Cannons Creek Park Wetland Project

Reserves Act Approvals Council and Kāinga Ora proposed installing and upgrading significant public stormwater and wastewater infrastructure over Cannons Creek Park to enable the planned residential intensification of Eastern Porirua and improve the water and ecological quality of Kenepuru Stream. As the administering body, Council had to assess the necessary reserve closures and easements in […]

Harbour Facilities Officer Secondment

Xyst provided staffing resource on a secondment to cover a vacant position at the Thames-Coromandel District Council. During the 11 months Xyst was engaged, staff managed the District’s boat ramps and wharves. This included overseeing a boat ramp pass system, engaging with the public, commercial tour operators and fishing vessels, managing part-time wharf staff and […]

Pōmare Park Upgrade

Stage 1 Play Space Maintenance Plan The Play Space Maintenance Plan has been developed to ensure the continued maintenance and upkeep of all assets for the safety of all users of the playground. In addition, this schedule instructs authorised inspectors to record the maintenance undertaken as a requirement for warranty and safety purposes. Xyst determined […]

Glentunnel Campground Map

Xyst worked in collaboration with Selwyn District Council to create an updated and accurate map layout of the campground to guide visitors through the upgraded space. The map was crafted using high-resolution drone imagery and incorporates essential features such as campsite locations, amenities, recreational facilities, and nearby attractions. Clear labeling, legends, colour-coding and directional markers […]

Taumarunui-Ōhura Ward Reserves

Parks Development and Maintenance Plan Xyst visited each park and reserve in the Ward to collect park asset data and to map the current and recommended future maintenance activity. We then described and priced both short and long-term improvement actions to enhance reserve utilisation, while reducing ongoing maintenance and capital costs, which was provided in […]

Nelson Sports Field Capacity Review

This review addressed the community desire for increased winter sports training capacity in Nelson. The objective of the report was to provide independent professional advice to Nelson City Council on whether a proposed artificial sports turf is the best solution to a shortage of playing fields in the Nelson City area. And, if not, to […]

Lake Alexandrina Outlet Creek Carpark

The Mackenzie District Council engaged Xyst to produce a Concept Diagram for the Lake Alexandrina Outlet Carpark, with the intent that this plan be used to facilitate discussions in the area. Key objectives of the plan were to formalise car parking spaces, reduce traffic speed, differentiate and isolate pedestrian areas. The plan also needed to […]

Waiohiki Flood Resilience Project – High Level Concept and Visualisation

Xyst worked with Council’s appointed engineering firm to import a current geo-located drone aerial image and the developed engineering set for the new stop bank and stream extent and alignment to aid the in the development of a high level concept plan and visualisation. These showed the proposed new stop bank, stream alignment and new […]