Asset Data Collection at Childcare Centres – City of Port Phillip
The City of Port Phillip planned to tender the maintenance of outdoor play spaces across its childcare centres but lacked a clear understanding of the type, quantity and condition of its outdoor assets. This uncertainty would have resulted in tenderers inflating prices to account for risk and incomplete information. Xyst delivered an asset data capture […]
Yardstick Trails User Survey
Yarra Ranges Council asked Xyst to carry out a targeted intercept survey of the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail and the Yarra Valley Trail. For the survey we used the Yardstick Trail User Survey developed specifically for Yarra Ranges in 2019, and suitable for use on any trail. The survey includes a set of questions […]
Yardstick Parks User Survey
Yarra Ranges Council asked Xyst to carry out a Yardstick parks user survey on fifteen of its parks and reserves. The intercept survey includes around 40 questions, some of which were optional additions to the standard survey content. The survey took place in November 2025 and involved collection of 180 intercept surveys to collect data […]
Olivia Conroy
Olivia is an outdoors enthusiast who is passionate about using geographical thinking to tackle issues relating to equity, sustainability, and resilience. Prior to joining Xyst, Olivia worked as an Outdoor Guide, before transitioning to a career in Local Government, and then Open Space planning consulting. Olivia has experience in developing and implementing community engagement plans, […]
Tararua Public Tree Inventory
Two Xyst consultants worked for one week across the Tararua district. Site prioritisation was undertaken to ensure trees at key sites were captured, and data was collected on over 1,400 tree assets within streets, parks and cemeteries. The work utilised a mobile data collection tool along with a customised form, to collect a whole tree […]
Russell Kororareka Cemetery
Extension Concept Plan Xyst worked with Far North District Council to develop a concept plan for the Russell / Kororareka Cemetery extension in the Bay of Islands. The project aimed to expand the cemetery by 2,272 m² to meet future interment needs while respecting the site’s cultural significance and scenic hillside location. The project involved engagement […]
Te Henga/Bethells Beach
Public Use Study Following severe damage to the Te Henga/Bethells Beach Surf Life Saving Club’s facility from Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023, Auckland Council commissioned a study to assess how relocating the club within Te Henga/Bethells Beach Reserve might impact public use and open space values. The assessment combined a review of strategic planning documents, on-site […]
Mairangi Bay Beach Reserve
Public Use Study The Mairangi Bay Beach Reserve Public Use Study assessed how the beach and reserve areas are currently used to guide future design and management decisions, including the potential relocation of the Surf Lifesaving Club facility. Conducted over four days in November and December 2024, the study area covered approximately 8,000 m², including […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Haumoana Domain
CPTED Site Assessment and Recommendations Report Xyst undertook a high-level desktop analysis of Haumoana Domain, to review current and historic information alongside a high-level crime analysis using NZ Police Crime Snapshot. Xyst completed three visits to the Domain to conduct the CPTED site assessment – two during the day and one at night. To better […]