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Davidson, William (1844 - 1920)

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Civil engineer
Born: 6 December 1844  Moy, County Tyrone, Ireland.  Died: 2 September 1920  Victoria, Australia.
William Davidson worked as a civil engineer in Victoria for over 30 years (1873-1912). Much of his work was on improving Melbourne’s water supply and catchment facilities. During a major flood in 1878, most of Melbourne’s existing aquaduct system was destroyed. Davidson supervised its three-day around-the-clock restoration. He was rewarded by being appointed superintending engineer and later transferred to the newly formed Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Davidson’s other achievements include the extension of the Yan Yean catchment, construction of the Warrnambool breakwater and Portland harbour, and consultant to the English developers of Melbourne harbour (Station Pier at Port Melbourne). William Davidson was made a Companion of the Imperial Service Order (ISO) in 1911.
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1859Arrived in Australia (Victoria)
1864Completed a surveyor's certificate
1873 - 1877Assistant to the Superintending Engineer at Melbourne Water Supply
1878 - 1888Superintending Engineer at the Melbourne Water Supply
1883 - 1884Yan Yean catchement extension undertaken in Victoria
1888 - Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, London
1889 - 1891Inspector-General of public works and Chief Engineer at Melbourne Water Supply
1891 - 1912Chief Engineer at the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works
1911Companion of the Imperial Service Order
1914 - 1919Chair of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Victorian branch

 
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