Amenities & Facilities
Public amenities haven’t always had the greatest reputation among public facilities. With our passion for creating great outdoor spaces and their supporting facilities, we’re also driven to put that reputation to rest. Our public amenities should be safe, sanitary, well-maintained and work in harmony with other outdoor spaces and facilities.
We know from experience that parks, playgrounds and other outdoor spaces where people go for recreation are enhanced by having clean, convenient public amenities. When these facilities are available, we provide an incentive for people to use parks and playgrounds for longer, encouraging them to get outdoors for fresh air, fun and exercise.
Our services include providing development plans for new public amenities and redevelopment plans for existing facilities that are due for refurbishment or upgrading.
This also includes inspection and assessment work, project management for construction, procuring contractors for ongoing maintenance and more.
if we can help you deliver a project
Our expertise
- Public Toilet Strategies
- Observational Studies
- Intercept Surveys
- Performance Assessments Benchmarking
- Dark Sky Assessments and Applications
Related Team
Related Projects
Ashburton District Public Conveniences
CPTED and Accessibility Assessment Report Xyst assessed 39 operational facilities over a period of a week in Ashburton, Methven, Rakaia, Tinwald, Hinds and Mount Somers
Westshore Esplanade Toilet
Performance Reassessment and Recommendations Report Xyst conducted a physical facility assessment using ArcGIS Survey 123 based on best-practice criteria. We then analysed high-level community input
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
Mangawhai Open Space and Facilities Needs Analysis
Xyst was engaged by Kaipara District Council to assess provision of open spaces and recreation facilities in Mangawhai for the next 30 years. We assessed
Public Toilets Strategy
The Mackenzie District Council engaged Xyst to conduct a comprehensive review of the provision of Public Toilets in the District and to formulate a strategy.
Community Facilities Strategy
The Community Facilities Strategy (CFS) provided direction for decision making, development and management of community facilities in the Waikato District, including tasks such as investment
Wingecarribee Public Toilet Strategy
Xyst undertook a performance assessment of all public toilets, including user surveys and counting at select sites. We developed categories and levels of service, undertook
Public Amenities Strategy and Implementation Plan
The outcomes of this project included: • To maintain a network of safe, accessible, clean and environmentally sustainable public amenities • To improve the quality
Landsdowne Trail Toilets and Wetland Stargazing Platform – TIF Application
Xyst investigated and priced the toilet and stargazing deck design and build options and pulled together the relevant co-funding application to the value of $288,750.
Otaia/Lindsay Bush Reserve – Toilet and Carpark Replacement – TIF Application
Xyst completed eligibility checks, the project description, proposed infrastructure and funding investigations, as well as the proposed delivery programme, risks and mitigations. Central Hawkes Bay
Taupō SuperLoo Facility and Service Review Report
Xyst investigated the history, current services, and impact of Covid-19 on usage, revenue and current operational costs. The building life and expected future capital costs
Property and Facilities Activity Management Plan review
Xyst provided an at-a-glance review of the asset management plan as the first stage of Council’s plan rewrite. We prepared a report that lists suggested
Boat Ramps Observational Study
Xyst undertook counts, using an observational count of vehicles across all boat ramps with the addition of a user count of park users at Marine
Memorial Headstone Safety Audit
The intent of the audit by Xyst was to inspect memorial headstones for stability/soundness and identify any headstones that may present a risk to cemetery
Public Toilet Strategy
Public toilets are important community facilities for residents and visitors to maintain a safe, healthy, clean and tidy city. This Strategy considers facility provision, distribution,
Asset & Facility Risk Assessments
New councillors were worried about the risks posed to their community, so the Mackenzie District Council engaged Xyst to perform a risk assessment on a
Parks & Facilities Management
Xyst was brought on board after a thorough risk and performance evaluation of the Mackenzie District Council’s parks and community facilities operations. Xyst was then
Contract Performance Auditing
Nelson City Council engaged Xyst to carry out contract performance auditing. Xyst has developed an inspection template using a mobile app that allows performance against
Waitaki Public Toilet Performance Assessment
To undertake this work for Waitaki District Council, Xyst used its public toilet performance assessment tool to provide an individual assessment and report for each
Yardstick Parks User Surveys
Yardstick Parks User Surveys were developed in around 2008 initially as a paper based intercept survey designed to target park users and measure satisfaction with
Recreation Facilities Utilisation Study
The Xyst team undertook an assessment of the sport and recreation facilities across the Ashburton District, providing key provisions including a gap analysis and trend