Insight

The Gold Coast provides one of Australia’s clearest examples of long-term coastal management using nearshore nourishment, artificial reefs, sand bypassing and monitoring. This article looks at what projects such as Narrowneck Reef, Palm Beach Artificial Reef and the 2017 Gold Coast Beach Nourishment Project have shown about beach resilience, sand retention and surf amenity.

Managing sand movement is one of coastal engineering’s most persistent challenges. ICM founder Angus Jackson shares insights from decades of sand bypassing and backpassing projects across the Gold Coast, Noosa and other coastal entrances.

Nearshore nourishment places sand in the active nearshore zone, where waves and currents can gradually move it toward the beach. For suitable sites, it can be a cost-effective way to support beach recovery, reduce erosion risk and improve coastal resilience with less disruption than traditional pump-ashore nourishment.

International Coastal Management has always believed in the ability to adapt. We have implemented nature-based solutions (NBS) in our...

In the face of rising sea levels, intensified storm events and ever-increasing unpredictability in our environment, the traditional...

An innovative solution to coastal cliff stabilisation at the iconic red cliffs at Scarborough.

Beach erosion is a natural process and typically happens seasonally throughout the year. There are a wide range of factors that may cause greater than expected erosion and potential property damage. This article looks at beach erosion prevention solutions and how best to integrate them into a site. What is Beach Erosion and How is it Prevented? Beach erosion is the loss of sand, rubble and or rock from a beach front over time. There are various degrees of beach erosion that c

To protect beach amenity value, the prevention of coastal erosion is critical. With factors like climate change and sea level rise there's never been more need for well designed measures against coastal erosion. Seawalls are a great example of one solution. But is a seawall suitable for your site/project? This article reviews the advantages and disadvantages of seawalls and how to determine suitability for your site. What is a seawall? A seawall is a manmade barrier construct

Shorelines are always changing and require coastal erosion solutions to prevent land loss or structural damage. The severity of the...