Sports Lighting Review
Nelson City has over 350 sports lights across the city. Xyst reviewed its 2018 condition assessment and gathered further information on the ownership and operation of sports lights and provided a prioritised programme for replacement and upgrading along with advice on the use of smart controls for ease of use by clubs.
Wanaka Recreation Centre Sports Lighting
In consultation with club representatives and centre management, Xyst specified the appropriate lighting standard for two football fields at the Wanaka Recreation Centre. Xyst procured the lighting supply, electrical design and installation and project managed the works to completion.
Rakiura – Stewart Island Dark Sky Sanctuary
Following our earlier work investigating the feasibility of dark sky designations for Southland, Xyst was asked to prepare the application for the Rakiura – Stewart Island Dark Sky Sanctuary. Sanctuaries are the most remote (and often darkest) places in the world where conservation state is most fragile. Xyst prepared a GIS data collection project to […]
Taurapa Sculpture Lighting
Xyst worked with the Taurapa artist, Maia Hegglun to retrospectively install lighting to illuminate Maia’s work. We produced rendering’s and concept drawings, obtained consents along with project management of electrical and civil works to install programable RGB-W Projectors allowing any colour combination to be projected onto the Taurapa throughout the year.
Bay Oval International Cricket Stadium Lighting
Xyst was engaged research lighting requirements for televised international cricket and procure lighting for this $4.5 million project. We produced a cost benefit analysis of the options of LED and conventional HID sources. A specification was prepared by Xyst and a full procurement exercise undertaken which resulted in a LED source being selected which was […]
Picton Foreshore Lighting Upgrade
We undertook an assessment of existing lighting and CPTED factors prior to producing a concept design supported by 3D renders. The concept design was then developed and procured. The new lighting needed to consider the significance of the reserve including the need to safe access to and from the ferry terminal and town centre, the […]
Park CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) and Accessibility Assessment Report
Xyst visited four parks, completed full walkovers, took critical measurements and images of areas and spoke to park users as well as completing background research prior to preparing site assessment report and recommendations for improvements.
Sports Lighting Assessment
Xyst conducted an evaluation of 372 sports lights in the Waipa District by physically visiting each location to appraise the lights’ condition and evaluate their compliance with relevant lighting standards. A detailed GIS database was established, and a report containing suggestions for enhancement was prepared.
Fiordland National Park – Review of Lighting Regulations
A review of all national, regional and local regulatory policies and rules was undertaken by Xyst. This work was in preparation for making an application to the International Dark Sky Association for dark sky status for Fiordland National Park.
Social Housing CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) Assessment
Xyst conducted interviews with properties and stakeholder relationships staff, and inspected the site both at day time and night time to make site observations on aspects such as natural surveillance, natural access control, territorial reinforcement, lighting and maintenance. We also conducted crime analysis and investigated demographic data. A comprehensive list of recommendations were made to […]
Remarkables Park Lighting Design
Xyst prepared a lighting masterplan and design guide which set out the lighting typology to be applied to the various stages of the Remarkables Park development in Queenstown. This incorporated human centric lighting and dark sky lighting principles. Specific lighting design and been undertaken for commercial streets and car parks as each stage of the […]
Invercargill Airport Lighting
Xyst designed both the airside, drop-off zone lighting for the Invercargill Airport. This project was one of the first LED installations for airside aprons and required extensive modelling and management of light to prevent light spill and glare.