Councillor Matthew Evans who was the leader of Newport council when the station upgrade was unveiled has described the leaks as "embarrassing".

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Matthew Evans is an 18-year old who had the vision to create a non-profit called Discover Green, which is based in Pflugerville, Texas, raises awareness around energy and water conservation, and constructs sustainable landscape models throughout the community.

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"The next 12 months promise to be among the most memorable in Newport's modern history and a once in a lifetime opportunity to raise our profile on a global stage and get people feeling good about the city, " said Coun Matthew Evans, Leader of Newport City Council.

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