Shortland Cemetery Tree Assessment and Maintenance Plan
Xyst undertook tree condition and risk assessments on almost 100 trees at Shortland Cemetery. The main driver for this work was an aging tree population and potential damage to surrounding historic assets (e.g. masonry and surrounds). For each tree we collected GPS location, tree species and size data, and we undertook a condition and risk […]
John William Hall (JWH) Arboretum Tree Assessment
Xyst undertook tree condition and risk assessments of over 100 trees at the JWH Arboretum. For each tree we collected tree location, species and size, and we undertook a condition assessment and risk assessment – Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA). Assessment data and photos were provided. Data was provided in both spreadsheet (with linked photos) […]
Ūawa Reserve High Level Concept Plan Development
Xyst conducted a preliminary site visit to analyse the site and review consultation feedback prior to developing a high-level draft concept plan. This concept plan was reviewed by the community and finalised to produce a high-level concept plan.
Twizel Greenways Tree Planting Plan & Procurement
Ad-hoc plantings through the Twizel Greenways led to issues such as shading of properties, damage to fence lines, and the spread of seedlings. In response, the Mackenzie District Council engaged Xyst to identify and implement a solution. Our team started by conducting GIS mapping of the existing trees to better understand the area. Additionally, the […]
Judd Crescent Reserve Planting Plan and Planting Procurement
Xyst worked with Hutt City Council to develop a planting plan for a recently upgraded reserve at Judd Crescent in Naenae. We chose a suitable native plant palette for the area and developed the landscape planting plan and planting specifications, as well as procuring the plants and planting contractor.
Gleeson Park Playground Maintenance Plan
Xyst developed online templates to eliminate paper and allow maintenance checks to be undertaken via mobile phone. All information is now stored in one place, enabling users to tracks trends, send alerts and set actions and timeframes to repair equipment.
Short Report on Public Toilet Construction Cost Comparisons
Xyst engaged with leading public convenience facility suppliers, requesting costings for similar three-pan facility builds, including inclusions and exclusions for both pending builds and finished projects from the previous two financial years, in order to inform the report.
Wilding Pine Removals
The Mackenzie District Council engaged Xyst to assist with the removal of 60 hectares of wilding conifers (Contorta and Corsican) in a block visible from the Twizel-Tekapo Highway. Xyst’s team worked closely with ECAN and the Council’s Planning Team to identify the appropriate control method. Xyst then contacted multiple contractors to identify rates and procure […]
Marty McGregor
Marty has had a varied 20-year career in the Sport and Recreation industry. He started working for Tasman Rugby in its formative years, managing and growing the community game before moving into Local Government with the Christchurch City Council in 2008. Working as a Sports Liaison Advisor, Marty worked in the response, recovery, and delivery […]
Budget Estimates – Sports Lighting Improvements
We assessed the condition and performance of lighting on 14 sports parks and provided budget estimates, along with general advice modern sports lighting, field layout and optimisation.
Pookeno Multi-Purpose Court Lighting
Xyst undertook preliminary lighting design and specification for a refurbished multi-purpose sports court, along with a technical review of the selected supplier. The outcome was a high quality 350 lux LED lighting scheme using Musco Lighting luminaires that is fully shielded, avoiding light spill for neighbours and protecting the night sky.
Landscape Architecture
We all have access to public parks and open spaces. Landscape Architecture helps ensure they’re safe, accessible and easy to maintain.