Steve Fabish (pictured) has returned to Wairoa to support progress of the town's flood mitigation scheme.

Steve’s role relates to the development of flood mitigation to help protect the North Clyde side of town. This project was announced by Central Government following the Cyclone Gabrielle North Clyde flooding and includes $70 million ring fenced for flood mitigation for Wairoa.

Steve is no stranger to Wairoa, having worked for the Wairoa District Council in an executive leadership role to assist the Council post-Cyclone Gabrielle.

He took up the Wairoa position in March last year with the intention of staying for three months but ended up staying for six months and continued to provide support after that.

Steve has recently been based in Gisborne as the FOSAL (Future of Severely Affected Land) Recovery Programme Manager. This programme included property categorisation, Category 2P elevation, Category 3 buyback and demolition, and a commercial sediment and debris removal scheme.

With these skills, experience, and an understanding of the Wairoa community, Steve is an ideal candidate for the new role with the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council.

Steve is looking forward to reconnecting with the local people and working hard to achieve a successful outcome for what he knows will be a challenging but beneficial project for the Wairoa community. 

Wairoa Mayor Craig Little said Steve is a great choice for this role. He knows our community well and has the experience and knowledge to manage this vital project. “We welcome Steve back to Wairoa. He is well-respected, and we look forward to working with him.”

8 August 2024

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