Taumarunui-Ōhura Ward Reserves
Parks Development and Maintenance Plan Xyst visited each park and reserve in the Ward to collect park asset data and to map the current and recommended future maintenance activity. We then described and priced both short and long-term improvement actions to enhance reserve utilisation, while reducing ongoing maintenance and capital costs, which was provided in […]
Nelson Sports Field Capacity Review
This review addressed the community desire for increased winter sports training capacity in Nelson. The objective of the report was to provide independent professional advice to Nelson City Council on whether a proposed artificial sports turf is the best solution to a shortage of playing fields in the Nelson City area. And, if not, to […]
Lake Alexandrina Outlet Creek Carpark
The Mackenzie District Council engaged Xyst to produce a Concept Diagram for the Lake Alexandrina Outlet Carpark, with the intent that this plan be used to facilitate discussions in the area. Key objectives of the plan were to formalise car parking spaces, reduce traffic speed, differentiate and isolate pedestrian areas. The plan also needed to […]
Waiohiki Flood Resilience Project – High Level Concept and Visualisation
Xyst worked with Council’s appointed engineering firm to import a current geo-located drone aerial image and the developed engineering set for the new stop bank and stream extent and alignment to aid the in the development of a high level concept plan and visualisation. These showed the proposed new stop bank, stream alignment and new […]
Te Hangāruru Trail – Horopito Hub
High Level Concept and Visualisations Xyst helped develop the concept layout including: vehicle access off the State Highway and Horopito Road, a tour vehicle turnaround and bike drop off with bus and car parking, toilet block, shelter, cycle servicing hub, information displays, signage, native alpine planting, and commercial area for a coffee cart and seating. […]
Lakeside Drive Playground, Tekapo
Xyst was engaged by the Mackenzie District Council to produce detailed design plans for the next Lakeside Drive Playground in Tekapo. The design encompasses a selection of play equipment and natural play elements to ensure a wide range of recreational experiences for playground users. Additionally, the design incorporates provision for seating, picnic areas, shade and […]
Aquatic Services Provision
Service Delivery Section 17a LGA 2023 This review was conducted to determine the most appropriate service delivery model to achieve the desired outcomes in a cost-effective way. Seven options were considered and, through a first stage assessment of benefits, five were deemed appropriate to meet service delivery expectations. Of these, four were outsourced options and […]
Documenting Levels of Service
And Developing MOU agreement Xyst met with park maintenance team leaders to understand and document their current levels of service. This included sportsgrounds, public amenities, cemeteries and open space. We worked with the team to assign each park a park category and agreed upon their appropriate quality standard. i.e. premium, high, medium or basic. The […]
Sports Field Capacity Review
The issue to be addressed by this review was the community desire for increased winter sports training capacity in Nelson. The objective of the report was to provide independent professional advice to Nelson City Council on whether a proposed artificial sports turf is the best solution to a shortage of playing fields in the Nelson […]
Artificial Turf Business Case
Xyst was commissioned by Nelson City Council to undertake a business case to understand whether an artificial turf should be developed in the district to address the shortage of quality training grounds or whether this could be achieved through other opportunities. The business case explored two options, considering environmental impacts, economic benefits, community demand, and […]
Neighbourhood Reserve Consultation
Xyst implemented the Consultation and Engagement Plan developing an online survey and advertising a community drop-in session to gather the community’s aspirations for a neighbourhood playground. This was a targeted engagement approach with flyers (advertising the drop-in session and the survey via a QR code) delivered to residents living within a 10-minute walk of the […]
Lake Hakanoa Motor Caravan Park
Camping Ground Operations Review 2024 The review provided Council with a better understanding of the camp’s historic background including land status and overarching legislative requirements. It provided an assessment of the camp’s current facilities, operations, management and governance as well as the tourism and visitor offering. It provided an overview of the camp’s strengths and […]