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 […]
Pōmare Park Upgrade
Stage 1 Play Space Maintenance Plan The Play Space Maintenance Plan has been developed to ensure the continued maintenance and upkeep of all assets for the safety of all users of the playground. In addition, this schedule instructs authorised inspectors to record the maintenance undertaken as a requirement for warranty and safety purposes. Xyst determined […]
Parks and Playgrounds gap analysis and performance assessment
Xyst undertook an open space performance and asset gap analysis covering: Development of an agreed level of service standard for the BBS parks and open spaces, based on their hierarchy and types. Conducted a comprehensive gap analysis providing an overview of each park within Baw Baw Shire, highlighting discrepancies between the current assets at each […]
Playground Renewal Plan
Xyst worked with the client’s internal parks team developing their playground levels of service to support Council’s future strategic direction. A report was provided outlining the service levels and recommendations to support future funding applications and to address current gaps in service levels within the next 5 years. Developed levels of service to guide the […]
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 […]
Gleeson Park Playground Maintenance Plan
Xyst developed online templates to eliminate paper and allow maintenance checks to be undertaken via mobile phone. All information is now stored in one place, enabling users to tracks trends, send alerts and set actions and timeframes to repair equipment.
Risk Assessment Artificial Water Features in Reserves
This report is intended as a follow up to our previous report; Artificial Water Features in Recreation Reserves dated 2 August 2023. The original report looked to investigate industry guidelines and/or best-practice standards and methods used for managing safe public access to artificial water features in recreation reserves. This report delves little deeper and looks […]
Playground Performance Assessment Summary Report
A total of 214 playground performance assessments were conducted in 2019 in the Toowoomba Regional Council. Data was captured utilising hand held mobile devices and uploaded to an online platform that collated the information for analysis. The assessments recorded and evaluated key attributes of each playground, including site description, site location, overall play values, ancillary […]
South East Queensland Water Playground Performance Assessment
Xyst staff undertook 17 playground assessments in 2019. Data was captured utilising hand held mobile devices and uploaded to an online platform that collated the information for analysis. The assessments recorded and evaluated the following key attributes of each playground: Site description Location Overall play values Ancillary facilities Asset information Judgements on individual play space […]
Play Strategy
Xyst was commissioned to develop a Play Strategy for the Mackenzie District Council, the region has a modest population of around 8000 residents but welcomes over 1 million guests nights annually. Given these unique demographics, a meticulous approach to play asset provision is essential. The strategy commenced with a comprehensive review, delving into existing levels […]
Wingicarribee Playground Strategy
Xyst undertook a playground performance assessment, developed levels of service, prepared a draft strategy and assessed consultation feedback. We then finalised the Playground Strategy and Renewal Plan.
Playground Performance Assessment
Undertook site-based performance assessment of all South East Queensland Water Playgrounds and provided a summary report and planning recommendations.
Playground Performance Assessment
Xyst conducted performance assessments and an inspection of each site. Data was captured utilising hand-held mobile devices and uploaded to an online platform that collated the information for analysis. The assessments recorded and evaluated the following key attributes of each playground: Site description Site location Overall play values Ancillary facilities Asset information Judgements for future […]
Playground Performance Assessment
Performance assessments were conducted on the regions 125 playgrounds. Data was captured utilising hand held mobile devices and uploaded to an online platform that collated the information for analysis. The assessments recorded and evaluated the following key attributes of each playground: – Site description – Site location – Overall play values – Ancillary facilities – […]
Play Strategy
Xyst prepared a play strategy to set out the approach to the future provision of playgrounds across the region. The methodology and outputs included: performance assessment of all playgrounds to prioritise renewal planning levels of service hierarchy to guide the design for future development work. analysis of demographics and future needs. detailed 10 year costed […]