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.
Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport
Xyst provided an independent assessment of effects on the proposed Shipyard and Drydock Facility on recreation and public access.
City of Greater Dandenong
The project established a clear, consistent and measurable framework for the delivery and management of parks and open space maintenance services. By defining service levels, quality standards, performance requirements and robust contractor reporting and monitoring processes, Council is better positioned to procure and manage services which deliver improved value, accountability and service outcomes. The resulting documentation provide greater transparency in contractor performance assessment, support continuous service improvement, reduce contract administration risk and strengthen Council’s internal capability to effectively manage the future maintenance contracts and service delivery programs.
City of Greater Dandenong
To support the City of Greater Dandenong future natural resource management contract specifications, service standards and tender documentation for bushland maintenance and ecological management works.
Parks and Leisure Australia
The project has wide reaching benefits for open space practitioners in both Victoria and Australia. VicHealth CEO Professor Anna Peeters AM put it this way:
“This handbook gives planners, councils and others who shape our public spaces practical guidance to put health and wellbeing at the heart of their decisions, helping create spaces that are inclusive, accessible, climate resilient and work for the communities who use them.”
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.