Areas of Expertise
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Regional valuation specialist, with deep experience in agricultural supply chain assets, from farm (orchards, dairies, dryland cropping & grazing, irrigation) to food processing (milk, fruit, specialised) and support industry (feed mills, cool stores, etc.), as well as general industrial and commercial, and land development projects.
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Particular expertise in compulsory acquisition and compensation matters, having worked for both landowners and acquiring authorities on projects including freehold and easement acquisitions for energy, water, transport and specialized clients on infrastructure projects across Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania.
Industry Experience
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Qualified since 1990, David is a recognised water market expert and has presented at several national and international conferences on the interpretation of water markets. As a specialist in agricultural supply-chain valuation, David has particular expertise in irrigation properties, including dairies, orchards, vineyards, and intensive animal enterprises. He has valued major cool storage complexes, fruit packing and grading developments, glasshouses, and multiple specialised going concern enterprises. David is also an experienced expert witness, having provided evidence in major litigation matters across several jurisdictions, including the Victorian Supreme Court David has a deep understanding of rural economies and the water sector. He has served 18 years in Victorian water sector governance, as a Director of Goulburn-Murray Water, Chair of North East Water, and Director of Goulburn Valley Water. He spent 9 years as Co-Chair of the influential GMID Water Leadership Forum, a prominent water policy think tank, and has served on several state and federal government taskforces, panels, and committees focused on regional development and water policy. In 2015, David received the Australian Property Institute’s Award for Meritorious Service. |
Formal Qualifications
- Certified Practising Valuer
- Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute
(API Member No. 62435) - Accredited Specialist Water Valuer
- Accredited Specialist Retail Valuer
- B. Bus (Property) - RMIT University
