Projects
With experience and expertise across the spectrum of creating, managing and maintaining outdoor spaces, Xyst has had a big impact on communities throughout New Zealand, Australia and Canada.
Feel free to browse through the case studies below to find out how we have helped council, local government and other people working in the public sector to find solutions for projects.
Yarra Ranges Council (VIC)
Xyst Consulting provided independent specialist review of Yarra Ranges Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Service Optimisation Review, drawing on experience from comparable local government organisations to validate findings, identify strategic gaps and strengthen recommendations. The review provided assurance that key operational and service planning issues had been appropriately considered, while highlighting opportunities to enhance organisational design, efficiency, financial sustainability, technology-enabled service delivery and integrated planning. These refinements helped strengthen the final review and better position Council to deliver services efficiently, sustainably and in line with community expectations.
Maribyrnong City Council (VIC)
The contract health check provided Council with an independent, evidence-based assessment of its weed eradication services contract, identifying opportunities to improve service performance, contract management, value for money and long-term service sustainability. Through review of contract arrangements, pricing, risk allocation, performance reporting and operational delivery, the project provided practical recommendations to enhance service outcomes, strengthen accountability, improve data capture and leverage emerging technologies, ensuring the contract remains aligned with Council’s strategic, financial and community objectives.
Central Otago District Council
Xyst worked with Central Otago District Council to complete their Level 3/Comprehensive Playground Inspections and Surface Impact Testing across all playground assets in their suite of 30 public playgrounds.
Willoughby City Council
The project provided robust, up to date playground asset data, including current condition ratings, accurate locations and remaining useful life. The project provided Willoughby Council with a high quality dataset that ensures effective maintenance, renewal and informed management of their playground portfolio.
Ku-ring-gai Council
This project provided Ku-ring-gai Council with a comprehensive, validated and up-to-date inventory of its parks and recreation assets, improving the accuracy, consistency and completeness of asset data across the portfolio. This supported informed decision-making for maintenance, renewal and capital investment planning, while enhancing compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and Local Government financial reporting requirements. By aligning asset data, condition assessments and valuation information within Council’s asset management systems, Council is now better positioned to manage asset lifecycle risks, forecast future expenditure and undertake future revaluations with confidence.
EnviroTrees
The client has a clear understanding of tree condition, risk, useful life expectancy and works requirements. This supports informed long-term planning and prioritisation of management decisions, while enabling proactive management of tree-related risks.
Tararua District Council
Xyst supported Tararua District Council to transition Dannevirke Campground from a contract for services operations model to in-house management following a Council resolution to do so.
Kāpiti Coast District Council
Xyst worked with Kāpiti Coast District Council to carry out inspections on these recently renewed playgrounds at Matuhi Street and Ferndale Drive Reserves to ensure compliance with the current New Zealand playground safety standards.
Thames Coromandel District Council
Xyst assisted the Council with contract management under NZS3916 to ensure best value.