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Artificial headlands are emerging as a valuable coastal protection option for open coast environments. This article explains how they work, when they are suitable, and why careful coastal engineering design is critical.

Forty years after the Gold Coast Seaway opened, ICM founder Angus Jackson reflects on the $50 million infrastructure project that stabilised a dangerous river entrance, transformed coastal management on the Gold Coast, and helped shape the engineering approaches still used today.

ICM's Aaron Salyer & Angus Jackson joined the World Surfing Conservation Conference 2026. Find out whats working, and whats new in the surfing conservation space.

Learn about Marina Development Plans from concept to construction, with design insights, regulations, and expert coastal engineering tips.

Are you looking for an experienced marina engineering team for your marina development or upgrade? Learn how ICM can help your project.

Designing a new marina is an exciting opportunity, but it’s also a major engineering and planning challenge. From choosing the right site...

Ready to upgrade your marina? We provide independent, cost-effective expertise to improve layouts and upgrade your marina infrastructure.

Need a trusted coastal engineering company? Explore key factors for selecting experts in erosion control, seawalls, and coastal resilience.

Explore the types, benefits, and challenges of seawalls in Australia, from rock to concrete, and how they protect coastlines from erosion.

The ultimate guide to developing Gold Coast sea walls as a private homeowner. Our RPEQ certified engineers break it down for you!

Learn about the role of coastal dunes in the Gold Coast Beach Protection Strategy, and how they help to enhance resilience.

Living Speed Bumps offer a sustainable, flexible approach to coastal resilience, protecting shorelines, ecosystems, and communities.

Discover the successes and challenges of artificial surf reefs worldwide. Learn how ICM blends coastal protection with surfing innovation.

Learn the key seawall requirements for Gold Coast developments, from compliance to design, and how to protect your coastal property.

Was Dubai coastal development influenced by the Gold Coast? Learn how these sister cities have a shared history of resilience and ambition.

The coastline represents a dynamic and constantly evolving boundary between land and sea, shaped by natural forces such as tides, storms,...

Coastal erosion is a persistent challenge for communities worldwide, driven by rising sea levels, frequent storms, and human activity...

In the face of growing climate change impacts, such as rising sea levels, extreme storm events, and environmental unpredictability,...

Dive into the science behind designing artificial reefs for coastal protection and recreation. Explore detailed numerical considerations fro

Discover the transformative role of multi-purpose artificial reefs in coastal protection and surf enhancement through groundbreaking researc