Western Australian Knowledge Home
Western Australia's engineering knowledge is world class and arguably is currently world leading in the areas of heavy haulage railways and offshore LNG development. Historically the Coolgardie Goldfields Water Supply was also world leading when completed in 1903. Prior to 1829, Western Australia's aboriginal people developed technology as described in Pre 1826 : Aboriginal Technology. Since 1829, engineering technology and knowledge has been changing at an ever increasing rate. A timeline for some of the technology changes that have impacted on Western Australia's development are listed in the WA Engineering Technology Timeline.
Engineering knowledge is developed by individuals or teams who publish their knowledge in papers, articles and addresses. Lists of papers, articles and addresses which describe Western Australian engineering knowledge are as follows.
Engineering Papers
The following publications have recorded engineering knowledge in Western Australia.
- WA Institution of Engineers (WAIE) Proceedings (1910-1919)
- WA Papers published by ICE, London
- WA Papers published in Transactions (1920-1976)
- Engineers Australia Conferences
- Engineering Heritage Conferences (link to be provided)
Engineering Articles
The following articles describe development of engineering expertise in Western Australia.
- Refurbishment of the Golden Pipeline (link to be provided)
- Wood Blocking of Fremantle Roads (link to be provided)
Retiring Chairmans Address
Western Australian Division Retiring Chairmans/Presidents Addresses were delivered from 1920 to 2009 when they were discontinued. A list of available Addresses is on the Retiring Chairmans/Presidents Address webpage.
