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Conference Paper

Author
Shaw, E. D.
Title
Construction of the Big Eildon Project
In
Proceedings of the Engineering Conference, 1953, Melbourne
Imprint
Institution of Engineers Australia, Sydney, Mar 1953, pp. 48-66
Description

The author, E. D. Shaw MCE MIEAust, is the Chief Engineer, Big Eildon Project, State Rivers and Water Supply Commission, Melbourne

The paper also lists the major engineers and contractors involved with the project.

Abstract

The paper describes the Big Eildon Project, and the contract for the construction of the dam. The adopted construction programme, the methods and plant used on the major operations, and particulars of the administrative organisation are set out in detail. The planning and construction of the Eildon township are also described.

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  • Proceedings of the Engineering Conference, 1953, Melbourne (Sydney: Institution of Engineers Australia, 1953), 169 pp. Details

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