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 […]
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
Building and Maintenance Contracts
Xyst supported the procurement of six individual building and maintenance 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
Onewhero Domain Sports Lighting
Xyst provided a full technical specification for the upgrade of the sports lighting at Onewhero Domain. We reviewed the selected design against the client brief and Standard AS 2560 (Guide to Sports Lighting) and Standard AS/NZS 4282:2023 (Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting). Confirmation was provided that the design meets resource consent requirements. […]
Tree Inventory Update
This project is assisting Whakatāne District Council with the implementation of a Tree Risk Management Plan, which sets out an inspection regime for public trees across the municipality. Firstly, Xyst assisted Council to refine their existing inventory dataset. Tree assessments were then undertaken using Councils internal GIS database, and included tree condition and tree risk […]
Wyndham Campground Review
Southland District Council engaged Xyst to review the Wyndham Campground to understand current operations under the lease, the state of the facilities and to look at future options for this camping area, keeping the objective of cost neutrality for ratepayers in mind. We explored the differing operational models or agreements that could be considered, as […]
Clyde Holiday Park Lease
Xyst was engaged by Central Otago District Council to manage the transition of Clyde Camp’s lease. We developed a new long-term lease agreement encouraging investment in infrastructure such as cabins, toilets, and online booking. We prepared advertising materials, evaluated registrations of interest, and supported the selection of a new leaseholder. Xyst also liaised with stakeholders […]
Western Hills Trail Signage
Assessment and Recommendations Report The Xyst team walked and geo-spatially mapped all 15 tracks that form part of the network, assessing the route, timing, gradients and ground conditions as well as identifying existing signage and assessing the quality of such. Xyst then developed recommendations for new signage, identifying the location, sign type and content of […]