OUR LOCALLY
BASED TEAM
Stakeholder Lead, Mark McDonald heads up our project stakeholder engagement team, with over 15 years’ experience in the energy industry. On a day to day basis, Mark interacts with a wide range of stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and dialogue with regulatory authorities and businesses with project interests, through to local land owners and residents.
In March 2024, the project appointed a locally based Community Liaison Officer, Teresa Dawson to strengthen the work of the wider stakeholder engagement team. Based in Aberdeenshire, Teresa is in close contact with local authorities, as well as important community groups, ensuring the Green Volt project effectively communicates key project updates to local people and stakeholder organisations.
Mark McDonald
Green Volt – Stakeholder Lead
Teresa Dawson
Green Volt – Community Liaison
ONGOING
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
To keep up to date with the latest project developments and community updates, read the regular newsletter and our project News page.
Our Stakeholder team are actively looking for further opportunities to engage with more important local community groups – if you would like to get in touch, please contact the team.
Peterhead Community Trust (PACT) Victoria Community Park
A local project we have been working with is the Peterhead Area Community Trust (PACT) programme to enhance Victoria Community Park close to Peterhead town centre. With Green Volt’s transmission cable making landfall at Peterhead, it marks an opportunity for stakeholders to come together to consider how the local area could be enhanced. Working with PACT, to date has included:
- Installing talking bins, which encourage proper waste disposal
- Regular weeding to keep the park’s greenery vibrant
- Organising litter picking to maintain a clean and welcoming environment
- Landscaping painted stones in the garden as part of a wider team to add unique and colorful touches that bring joy to park visitors
The works have significantly improved the park, making it a more beautiful and enjoyable space for everyone.
Volunteering at Apex Community Café – Peterhead
Community Liaison Teresa Dawson has been dedicating her time volunteering at the Apex Community Café in Peterhead regularly on Wednesday lunchtimes.
Teresa’s commitment involves serving soup and sandwiches to vulnerable members of the community and ensuring they receive a warm meal and friendly welcome. Her hard work and compassion have made a significant impact, providing not only nourishment but also a sense of belonging and support to those in need.
The Apex team have helped create a welcoming environment where the community’s most vulnerable members can find comfort and care.
Boogie in the Bar – Peterhead football club
Since March 2024, Teresa has been contributing to the local Peterhead initiative of Boogie in the Bar, held every third Thursday of the month at Peterhead Football Club. This program was established to combat isolation and loneliness within the community.
Supported by a number of local organisations, the Boogie in the Bar team design the events to provide a welcoming atmosphere for all attendees. The team have created a space where people can come together, enjoy music, dance, and foster meaningful connections.
Teresa is a proud member of this team, working to reduce social isolation and bring joy and companionship to many community members.
