A DOLGELLAU pensioner is a key player in the construction of one of the UK’s largest wind farm developments.

Construction worker Alex Bauld, 70, is passing his skills and expertise on to young apprentices at Pen y Cymoedd Wind Energy Project, a 76-turbine wind farm that is currently being built in south Wales.

Alex, a supervisor for leading civil engineering company Jones Bros with more than 50 years’ experience under his belt, is providing a guiding hand to youngsters learning their trade on the job.

The experienced worker, who plans to retire later this year, is working with young apprentices to lay 80 miles of cables which connect the turbines to the site’s control station.

Alex, of Rhydymain, near Dolgellau, joined Jones Bros 17 years ago and has since worked on projects including land remediation, wind farms and major road construction schemes, including the Porthmadog bypass.

He said: “I really enjoy working with the young apprentices as it’s rewarding to be able to pass on your skills and knowledge to the next generation of construction workers and civil engineers.

“The apprentices I work with are a great bunch of lads and you can tell they’ve been very well prepared when they arrive here from Jones Bros’ training centre."

See the full story in this week’s Meirionnydd edition of the Cambrian News