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 […]
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
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 consideration of the complexities presented by many pre-existing underground services. The final constructed playground will provide a design that is accessible […]
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 […]
Eastern Hills Tracks
Network Assessment, Recommendations and Signage Plan Xyst physically inspected the full network of Eastern Hills Tracks in Hutt City Council to inform a track signage condition report, with an associated spatial plan showing existing signage locations and images. We then developed a signage plan to improve track user way-finding and safety. We made recommendations for […]
Purser Grove Reserve Development
Concept Plan Development and Procurement Xyst developed the final concept plan to enable Council to independently appoint the main landscape construction contractor – who was engaged to interpret the concept plan into a construction-ready set and provide landscape construction services. Xyst acted as Engineer to the Contract for Council during the hard and softscape construction […]
Pōmare Park Development – Stage 1
Procurement and Project Management Xyst procured a suitable construction contractor via a competitive tender process and appointed them under a 3910 Construction Contract. Xyst also prepared the Resource Consent application and gained consent for the required earthworks. Xyst liaised with the contractor throughout the construction period, from contract issue in mid-March 2024 through to project […]