Open Space Service Delivery Comparison
Council requested a limited scope service delivery review that enabled them to understand the likely costs, service levels changes and risks associated with a change in open space maintenance service delivery. Xyst provided them with a report that compared their current method of service delivery (largely contracted) with a predominantly in-house model. The report dealt […]
Parklands Western 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 […]
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 […]
Parks and Reserves Operational Levels of Service
Xyst worked closely with Napier City Council and the appropriate team leaders to determine their park categories for each park and a relevant maintenance standard. This was undertaken via workshops and follow up one on one meetings. The aim of this work was to capture Napier’s current levels of service across their parks and to […]
Streetscape Maintenance Contract Specifications
Xyst was engaged by Maribyrnong City Council to draft new contract specifications for its contractors’ service delivery in its streetscapes. Xyst began this project by discussing with staff how maintenance is currently delivered, and by comparing the current contract documentation with the desired level of service. Xyst then drafted specifications for amenity mowing, sports field […]
Streetscape Maintenance Contract Drafting
Xyst was engaged by Maribyrnong City Council to draft a new streetscapes contract and procurement strategy, required to identify a new contractor. Xyst began this process by developing a procurement strategy in conjunction with staff, using Council’s existing templates. Once the strategy had been approved, Xyst prepared a contract adhering to industry best practice, which […]
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 […]
High Performance Sports Field Contract
The Greater Sydney Parklands (GSP) required a contract for two high performance sports facilities; Kippax Lake Field and the Tramway Oval. Xyst provided services to meet the needs of GSP, ensuring the contract was performance based, utilising the specifications outlined in the facilities Turf Management Plans, and was assigned with a weighted attributes tender within […]
Parks Management and Operations Review
Xyst was engaged to review the functions and services undertaken by the Parks and Recreation team within the Operations business unit at Nelson City Council. The review sought to understand which functions and services Council’s Parks and Recreation Team currently provides in regards to the operational management of Council’s parks, reserves, and public facilities, the […]
Parks Review
Xyst was engaged to review the functions and services undertaken by the District Parks Planning and District Parks Operations within the Operations Department at Taupo District Council. Specifically, the review sought to: Identify what policy and plans are currently in place and what is on the agenda to complete currently Develop a clear hierarchy of […]
Arborist Contract
Xyst was engaged by Greater Sydney Parklands (GSP) who required a single contractor to complete arboriculture maintenance across the Greater Sydney Parklands’ network including; Western Sydney Parklands Parramatta Park Callan Park Fernhill Estate Centennial Parkland To facilitate this process Xyst produced a suitable procurement plan, contract and tender documents and managed the release of the […]