The Mt Cass Wind Farm is made up of a project team who will deliver the wind farm. They are being supported by a community liaison group.
Todd is a leader with international experience operating across a diverse range of industries and organisations. He wants to help create a smarter future, delivering value to local communities.
Greg is a seasoned project manager with over 25 years international experience on major infrastructure and energy projects, and a background in geotechnical and civil engineering.
Sarah is a qualified lawyer, providing legal and regulatory support to the Mt Cass Wind Farm project, including the application and administration of easements, consents and ensuring compliance.
Neil is an experienced electrical engineer who has spent 20 years working in the energy sector, including on Mahinerangi Wind Farm in Otago.
Michael is a chartered professional engineer with over 18 years of proven technical expertise, delivering multi-disciplinary projects across New Zealand.
Loren has extensive experience working with contractors, services companies and with health and safety roles. As project coordinator, Loren leads administrative activities and manages project financials and document management.
The group meets at regular intervals during the design and construction phases, and at least annually during operations. Their functions are to;
Ben Kepes is a professional director and Waipara resident. He is chair of the Waipara District Residents Association, Deputy Chief Fire Officer of the Waipara Volunteer Fire Brigade and was a founding trustee of the Kate Valley Landfill Community Trust.
Ultramarathon running, outdoor pursuits, furniture making.
Paul has been a long-term resident and property owner in Waipara for the last 38 years. Paul brings some great community involvement experience to the group, having been a member of the Waipara District Residents Association since 1986. He was also on the Kate Valley Community Trust committee for eight years, a member of the Glenmark Lions, and recently appointed coordinator for the local Waipara Civil Defence group.
Touch rugby, lawn bowls, fishing, the lions, and family.
Michael has held the position of chairperson of the South Ward Committee for over nine years. He is a resident of Amberley and has a strong background in management.
Conservation, community, governance.
Todd is a leader with international experience operating across a diverse range of industries and organisations. He wants to help create a smarter future, delivering value to local communities.
A seasoned project manager, with over 25 years international experience on major infrastructure and energy projects, with a background in geotechnical and civil engineering.
Loren has extensive experience working with contractors, services companies and with health and safety roles. As project coordinator, Loren l leads administrative activities, manages project financials and document management.
Sarah is a qualified lawyer, providing legal and regulatory support to the Mt Cass Wind Farm project, including the application and administration of easements, consents and ensuring compliance.
Neil is an experienced electrical engineer who has spent 20 years working in the energy sector, including on Mahinerangi Wind Farm in Otago.
Michael is a chartered professional engineer with over 18 years of proven technical expertise, delivering multi-disciplinary projects across New Zealand.
The group meets at regular intervals during the design and construction phases, and at least annually during operations. Their functions are to;
Ben Kepes is a professional director and Waipara resident. He is chair of the Waipara District Residents Association, Deputy Chief Fire Officer of the Waipara Volunteer Fire Brigade and was a founding trustee of the Kate Valley Landfill Community Trust.
Ultramarathon running, outdoor pursuits, furniture making.
Paul has been a long-term resident and property owner in Waipara for the last 38 years. Paul brings some great community involvement experience to the group, having been a member of the Waipara District Residents Association since 1986. He was also on the Kate Valley Community Trust committee for eight years, a member of the Glenmark Lions, and recently appointed coordinator for the local Waipara Civil Defence group.
Touch rugby, lawn bowls, fishing, Lions, and family.
Michael has held the position of chairperson of the South Ward Committee for over nine years and is a second term councillor. He is a resident of Amberley and has a strong background in management.
Conservation, community, governance