Background
Robbroeck, Theo Petrus Van was born on November 1, 1931 in Terhagen, Antwerp, Belgium. Arrived in South Africa, 1952. Son of Jozef Frans and Helena Maria (Somers) V.
Robbroeck, Theo Petrus Van was born on November 1, 1931 in Terhagen, Antwerp, Belgium. Arrived in South Africa, 1952. Son of Jozef Frans and Helena Maria (Somers) V.
Degree, Scheppers Institute, Mechelen, Belgium, 1951. Business and Community Engagement, University Stellenbosch, South Africa, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), University Stellenbosch, South Africa, 1994.
Engineer Department Water Affairs, South Africa, 1957-1966, from deputy chief engineer to deputy director general South Africa, 1969-1987, deputy director general South Africa, 1987-1991. Engineer Hydroconsults, Pretoria, South Africa, 1966-1969. Director general Department Public Works, South Africa, 1991-1995.
Senior consultant Sir Alexander Gibb & Partners, South Africa, 1995-1996, retired South Africa, since 1997.
Fellow Institute Civil Engineers, South African Institute Civil Engineers (Water Engineering award 1992, deputy president 1991-1992). Member International Commission Large Dams (president 1994-1997).
Married Irma Scharffenorth, March 28, 1969. Children: Hilde, Ria, Lize, Nina.