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Coastal Protection & Erosion Control

Innovative, sustainable solutions, with decades of experience.

At International Coastal Management, we provide tailored solutions to combat coastal erosion and protect shoreline assets. With 40+ years of experience and using advanced engineering practices, we stabilise shorelines, enhance beach aesthetics, and ensure long-term coastal resilience.

Innovative and Sustainable Approaches

Strategic and Cost-Efficient Planning

Global Leadership in Coastal Solutions

Dredging & Nourishment

ICM specialises in the design, supervision, and management of dredging and nourishment projects worldwide. Our sustainable solutions restore beach width, protecting tourism, infrastructure, and local communities.

 

We can combine beach and nearshore nourishment with dredging services to ensure safe navigation, effective sand management, and enhanced coastal protection.

dredge doing rainbow dumping of sand

Our Solutions

  • Beach Nourishment

  • Nearshore Nourishment

  • Dune Stabilisation

  • Beach Scraping

  • Reclamation

  • Comprehensive Dredging Services

  • Sand Relocation & Reuse

  • Dredge Management Plans

Working With

  • Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers

  • Cutter Suction Dredgers

  • Backhoes & Barge-Mounted Excavators

  • Bed Leveling

  • Fluidisation Systems

  • Sand Bypass & Backpass Systems

  • Dewatering Bunds, Tubes & Containment Systems

Key Projects

​Explore some of our recent dredging and nourishment projects below:

ICM Kirra Groyne drone shot

Groynes, Seawalls & Revetment Walls

ICM offers expert design and construction of groynes, seawalls, and revetment walls, providing long-term solutions for coastal protection.

 

These structures are vital for stabilising shorelines, canals, and waterways, controlling sediment movement, and defending properties and infrastructure against storm surges and chronic erosion.

Our Solutions

  • Emergent or Low-Crested Groynes

  • Groyne Fields

  • Training Walls

  • Retaining Walls

  • Revetments

  • Materials & Construction

Working With

  • Design, Approvals, Inspection, Certification

  • Numerical Modelling

  • Use of Environmentally Sensitive Materials

  • Long-Term Monitoring

Key Projects

​Explore some of our recent seawall, groyne and revetment wall projects below:

Emergency Coastal Protection Works

With vast experience in emergency coastal engineering, ICM offers rapid and effective solutions for immediate shoreline concerns. Our team of seasoned coastal engineers understands that emergencies demand specialised, site-specific strategies.

 

Whether addressing erosion or storm damage, we provide swift and effective coastal protection, preserving coastal integrity and safeguarding properties and communities.

coastal erosion of a home

Our Solutions

  • Temporary Erosion Control

  • Storm Response Solutions

Key Steps to Our Emergency Services:

  • Get in Contact

  • Initial Site Assessment

  • Tailored Strategy Development

  • Regulatory Approval Navigation

  • Implementation of Emergency Protection Works

  • Continuous Monitoring

  • Long-Term Planning for Site Imrpovement

Key Projects

​Explore some of our recent emergency coastal projects below:

Why Choose ICM for Coastal Protection?

Our coastal protection services combine technical excellence with sustainability, delivering solutions that protect both the environment and the infrastructure. By using a mix of traditional engineering and nature-based approaches, we ensure that coastlines remain resilient in the face of climate change, erosion, and rising sea levels.

 

  • Decades of international experience in managing complex coastal projects.

  • Integration of cutting-edge technology and environmentally sustainable practices.

  • Proven track record of delivering projects that balance coastal protection, community needs, and environmental stewardship.

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Contact us today to discuss how we can support your coastal project

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