Parks Planning Masterclasses
Xyst, in partnership with Recreation Aotearoa, delivered a series of five one-day, in person, parks planning masterclasses across Aotearoa, New Zealand in September 2024. Across the five locations, 117 participants from 34 local government organisations participated in the masterclasses. The classes were designed for new and experienced parks planners and managers to build practical knowledge […]
Service Review Assessment
Arboriculture (Tree Section) Xyst worked with Randwick City Council’s management and operational staff involved in the delivery of arboricultural services in the streetscape, identifying areas for improvement, operational excellence and efficiency in service delivery. Xyst conducted reviews, analysing the procedures and resources used, the asset information, current service levels, relevant policies and procedures and financial […]
Hall Crescent Reserve
Engagement, concept and detailed design Xyst was commissioned by Hutt City Council to enhance the recreational amenities of the existing reserve following subdivision, with a focus on strengthening connections to the surrounding community. To ensure the design met local needs, Xyst conducted targeted community engagement with the Epuni neighbourhood and other key stakeholders. This process […]
Event Strategy
Waikato District Council Xyst was engaged by Waikato District Council to develop an Event Strategy that provided a clear and coordinated direction for how events are planned, managed, and supported across the district. The completed strategy defined Council’s role in events, identified key opportunities and constraints, and ensured alignment with long-term planning goals and community […]
Bodle Drive Concept Plan
Riversdale Beach Xyst undertook key stakeholder engagement in the development of the draft concept, followed by wider public consulation through the Placechangers platform. The feedback helped refine the design, resulting in a concept plan that includes improvements to parking, pedestrian safety, beach access, ecology, shade and shelter, amenities, and way-finding. The work supports the next […]
Christie Park Upgrade – Concept Plan
Xyst reviewed the earlier engagement reports and original designs (prepared by others), along with feedback from the local community board, to rationalise the design while retaining key recreational and amenity elements. We produced an aerial concept plan, material palette, 3D visualisation and detailed costing estimate. The result is a refined design that achieves much of […]
Mark Corea
With over 30 years of experience managing horticulture, parks, and open spaces across Singapore and Australia, I have worked in very diverse sectors including tourism, ornamental plant production, landscape construction, municipal and military facility open space maintenance, golf course, university campuses and local government. I’m very passionate about urban forestry and green infrastructure, I bring […]
Drone Aerial Imagery of Parks and Reserves
Xyst completed aerial mapping (using a drone) of rural land and reserves to provide a new orthomosaic image to be used for GIS, planning and future concept plan development (including planting/revegetation options). Xyst also captured images that provide a 360 spherical view of the reserve and the surrounding land areas, that can be used in […]
Landscape Maintenance Contract
Xyst was engaged by Greater Sydney Parklands (GSP) to prepare the Parklands West Landscape Maintenance Contract. GSP required a procurement plan, tender documents and a performance-based contract, procured under a two-step EOI and RFT method, all to be completed within a short timeframe. Xyst began the process by collating current asset data to form contract […]
Tree Maintenance Annual Performance Review
The annual performance review of suppliers was based on pre-determined criteria, such as works quality, communications, public relations and health and safety. As part of this work Xyst gathered information and facilitated individual reviews. A report was compiled summarising the works undertaken, the outcomes of each suppliers’ review, key issues or concerns, and provided recommendations […]
Park Service Delivery Audits
Xyst designed a specialised tool for the Yarra City Council, leveraging the Safety Culture iAuditor platform. This tailored solution facilitates the inspection of areas maintained under the Council’s Open Space Maintenance Contract. All assets were inspected across the full range of park categories and measured for compliance with the relevant KPIs and outcomes detailed in […]
Lake Alexandrina Community Engagement
Xyst was engaged by the Mackenzie District Council to provide management support for the Lake Alexandrina and McGregor Reserves, which over successive years had fallen down the Council’s work programme. Initially, Xyst worked with Council staff to rekindle relationships with community representatives, and to discuss management issues as raised by the community and within a […]