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 […]
Matthias Smink
Working as a Landscape Architect for over 7 years, in both New Zealand and Switzerland, I have gained significant experience and expertise on a wide variety of projects including master planning, infrastructure projects, commercial, single- and multi-residential and subdivision developments, stormwater management, revegetation and naturalisation projects, public parks and reserves, at a range of scales. […]
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 current and future needs due to population growth. We used the PlaceChangers online tool for spatial analysis of different types of open spaces and recreation facilities. This was supplemented by […]
Schedule of Quantities and Operational Review
Xyst reviewed the current schedule of quantities and aligned the contract delivery outcomes, enabling cost analysis at multiple levels. This allowed Xyst to undertake benchmarking of costs of delivery against the existing service delivery, which then enabled the Council to have a better understanding of the true cost of providing agreed service levels, through a […]
Asset Fair Value Assessment
Xyst was engaged by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council to determine the replacement values for its Parks and Coastal Assets. This project involved contacting suppliers of Parks and Reserves assets to identify market trends. Further research and adjustments were made using data from previous valuations, current projects, the Business Price Index (BPI), and […]
Section 17A Review
Parks and Open Spaces Service Delivery Xyst considered several options to determine the most cost-effective means of delivering open space services including: fully outsourcing maintenance, continuing with the current hybrid model (with or without changes), or bringing the entire operation in-house. Each option was considered against the principles of value for money, quality, responsiveness, and […]