Project Overview
The Meridian Ruakākā Solar Farm is a utility-scale renewable energy development forming part of the Ruakākā energy and industrial precinct. With an anticipated generation capacity of approximately 130 MW across a site of approximately 180 hectares, the project represents a substantial renewable energy development within Northland. Its scale required the coordinated assessment of a range of district and regional planning matters, supported by specialist environmental investigations and evidence.
Our Contribution
Reyburn & Bryant provided planning and consenting services for the solar farm. Our role included preparing the necessary resource consent applications, coordinating technical environmental assessments, preparing planning evidence and attending the hearing. Consent was ultimately secured through the Environment Court, with a comprehensive conditions framework established for the development.
Project Highlights
- Approximately 130 MW generation capacity
- Approximately 180-hectare project site
- Utility-scale solar energy development
- Located within the Marsden Point and Ruakākā industrial energy precinct
- District and regional resource consents
- Environment Court approval and comprehensive consent conditions
Specialist Expertise Demonstrated
Renewable Energy | Environmental Planning | Resource Consents | Technical Assessment Coordination | Planning Evidence | Environment Court Processes