Peter Free

Peter Free is a Senior Technical Director - Water at GHD, bringing 40 years of civil engineering experience, primarily in Water Supply, Wastewater, Drainage, and Irrigation. Their notable projects include upgrades for Rio Tinto’s Pilbara mining sites, the design of multiple water treatment plants in New Zealand and the Cook Islands, and leadership roles in various disaster recovery efforts following earthquakes in Christchurch. Peter has held positions such as Design Manager at MB Century and Water Planning Manager at Watercare Services Limited, managing teams and overseeing significant financial projects. They have a strong educational background, including diplomas in Business Studies and Engineering from Massey University and the Central Institute of Technology.