Otago family-run hydro-power plant opens

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 6:30p.m.

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One of the country's newest hydro electricity stations has opened in Central Otago.

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08 Dec 2011 02:55a.m.

June wrote:

This is truly a great news and wherever Paul is, he would be so proud of this and probably wearing a big, big smile (and thumbs up!). I remember talking to him about this a few years back and I will never forget the enthusiasm in his eyes. Sad that he's not here to see the final product but I am glad his legacy lives on. xx

18 Aug 2011 08:04p.m.

James wrote:

PRIMO GUYS! Big ups to the Paul Wilson Hydro Station and to Paul (I'm so sad to hear that news). Great stuff - I remember talking it over with Jim when this idea was first hatched and I'm so glad to hear you guys pulled it off!! Fantastic!

01 Aug 2011 10:11a.m.

robin wrote:

@Mike re selling the power station...thank you for that cynical take on what has been the hardest venture of our lives. We lost our very loved Paul, who poured everything he had into designing and building this power station. There have been tears, anger and three years of working 90 hour weeks to see this happen. At no point do we plan on selling this. This is our retirement plan and Paul's legacy. We come from this Valley for over four generations and have no plans of selling out to anyone. Comments like those are very hurtful.

31 Jul 2011 07:49p.m.

Karen wrote:

The Wilson Family would not sell the generation as they have paid the ultimate price in losing their son whose vision was to provide a long term asset for the local area.

31 Jul 2011 12:17p.m.

Pauline Kelly wrote:

Craig handled this soooo well! You could FEEL the emotion!! I really hope it all goes well for him from here because he sooooo deserves to be back with his beloved cats!!!! Thoughts & very best wishes to Craig xx

30 Jul 2011 11:06p.m.

Mike wrote:

Sell it to the highest bidder then watch as the new owners do their best to get as much money out of it as possible. I see no hope here, just a break intill they sell it off to the big boys.