ICM celebrated at the 2024 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards for innovation in coastal engineering.

Learn how ICM is leading the way in coastal resilience with presentations on floating island design and nature-based solutions at ICS2024.

The International Coastal Management team had a great experience at the 38th International Conference on Coastal Engineering (ICCE 2024) ...

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

ICM designed and supervised the construction of four sand-filled geotextile container groynes and a seawall at Maroochydore between 2001...

ICM restored Munna Point beach with low-impact groynes and nourishment, creating stability and accessibility.

ICM designed sustainable erosion solutions for Clifton & Holloways Beaches, ensuring coastal resilience and community accessibility.

The Conway Beach Seawall safeguards public infrastructure from erosion while enhancing foreshore access and reducing maintenance costs.

ICM designed an artificial surf reef in Colombia to create waves for beginner and intermediate surfers.

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, parts of the Gold Coast coastline were under real pressure. Erosion was affecting dunes, accessways, and built assets, and the city’s beach economy was starting to feel the risk. Angus Jackson was working with the Gold Coast City Council during this period, when many of the approaches that now guide urban beach management were still being tested, debated, and refined. A reminder of that era surfaced for us through an old Engineers Australia

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

Discover the team behind our Oceanside, Re Beach winning design approach and how they are positively impacting coastal resilience

Explore our journey in the Re:Beach project, competing against global competitors to innovating sustainable coastal solutions in Oceanside.

ICM partnered with TNC to restore 2,300m² of oyster reef habitat in the Noosa River, boosting biodiversity and coastal resilience.

ICM secured approvals for SYC’s D-Arm T-head extension, enabling berths up to 79 m and coordinating agencies, contractor, and certification.

ICM conducted a Coastal Impact Assessment for the Beree-Badalla Boardwalk upgrade, developing a resilient design in a sensitive tidal area

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.