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In a remarkable moment of pride for our team, we are elated to share that Sam King has been conferred with the prestigious Kevin Stark Memorial Award. This honour was bestowed upon him during the Australasian Coasts & Ports 2023 Conference, a testament to his exceptional work and dedication in the realm of coastal and ocean engineering. Sam's paper, titled "Nature Based Solutions and Oyster Shellfish Reef Restoration in the Noosa River," has been making waves in the coastal engineering community. It not only provides in-depth insights into the Nature Based Solutions but also delves into the nuances of Oyster Shellfish Reef Restoration, particularly its application in the Noosa River. What made this paper stand out among its peers was its exhaustive multi-disciplinary approach, combined with its potential to significantly contribute to the current state of knowledge in the field. Sam’s analytical prowess, combined with practical experience, has helped shed light on innovative and sustainable solutions in a space that demands continuous evolution and adaptation. The Noosa River project, highlighted in the paper, is a beacon of promise. Notably, it was the first endeavour of its magnitude in Queensland, and the results thus far have been nothing short of promising. Such pioneering works underscore the importance of blending scientific knowledge with on-ground applications, something Sam King exemplifies with flair. This award serves as an affirmation of Sam’s dedication, expertise, and the unwavering commitment he brings to every project. We are excited for what the future holds and are confident that with trailblazers like Sam on our team, the horizons of coastal engineering are set to expand even further. Join us in congratulating Sam on this well-deserved recognition.

ICM provided coastal master planning support for the Jumeirah Beach Development near Umm Suqeim, establishing concept layouts, shoreline orientations, and preliminary protection typologies for a mixed waterfront of public beach, wharf housing, and a hotel/villa island. Using desktop wave assessments (including the sheltering effects of The World Islands ) and coastal engineering expertise , the team recommended beach widths, groynes/sills, breakwaters, and marina arrangements to achieve stable shorelines and workable berthing in later design stages. Project Details Client: Africon (for PMG / Jumeirah Beach Development master-planning team) Date: 2007 Location: Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, UAE The Challenge The master plan sought to expand a large beachfront plot into a destination combining a vibrant public beach, commercial/residential wharfs, and a newly reclaimed offshore island with hotel and exclusive villas. Key risks included seasonal Shamal wave events, altered nearshore wave direction from major offshore reclamations (Palm Jumeirah and The World), and the need to create stable, amenable beaches and sheltered berthing. The Solution ICM led an initial coastal study and concept design, participating in design workshops and completing desktop wave/sediment reviews to set preliminary beach and structure parameters. The team proposed a wider design beach to accommodate natural adjustment; re-oriented island shorelines more westerly for stability; and mapped where groynes/sills and breakwaters would be needed to manage longshore transport and provide marina shelter. A preferred Wharf Housing layout created practical, sheltered berthing with good pedestrian access, while the island concept separated hotel and villas with a channel and provided protected dockage on the lee side. The report outlined items for Stage-2 verification (detailed modelling, fill volumes, crest levels, wall details) and noted data gaps to be addressed as the project advanced. Services Provided: Jumeirah Beach Development Stage-1 coastal study and concept development workshops Desktop wave climate assessment (including effects of The World/Palm Jumeirah) and shoreline stability review Concept layouts for beaches, breakwaters, groynes/sills, quay/revetment edges, canals, and marina berths Recommendations on beach widths, crest levels, and orientation to improve stability Identification of Stage-2 modelling, fill and materials quantification, and design verification needs

In 2012, ICM supported Nakheel with coastal works for the Palm Jumeirah Residence, addressing beach loss, erosion, and local water-quality. The team delivered beach profiling, stabilisation modelling, and construction-ready drawings for sand nourishment and container-based works, including applications. Project Details Client: Nakheel Date: 2012 Location: Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates About This Project The Challenge Sections of the Palm Jumeirah Residence frontage were experiencing beach loss, with the brief requiring fast, constructible measures to restore beach width, improve stability, and provide a clear basis for completion activities. The Solution ICM undertook beach profiling and stability assessments to set target berms and design profiles, completed beach-nourishment calculations to define import volumes and placement strategy, and prepared construction drawings for sand fill and container-based stabilisation where appropriate. The work package included site-specific applications, coordinated to maintain access, manage turbidity, and minimise rework, providing a practical pathway to restore amenity and reduce ongoing maintenance risk. “Our focus was an agile, locally tailored, and timely coastal solution - getting the volumes right, getting the profiles right, and delivering drawings the contractor could use swiftly.” Services Provided for The Palm Jumeirah Site inspection and beach profiling Beach stabilisation modelling and design criteria Beach nourishment (volume) calculations Drawings for sand fill and container-based works Have a project? Get in touch!

ICM provided specialist coastal engineering design and support to upgrade and expand the Umm Al Quwain Fishing Harbour to increase berthing capacity, improve wave attenuation, and provide a safe, navigable entrance. The program delivered floating berths for ~400 commercial fishing vessels and a new UAE Coast Guard facility, supported by numerical modelling, agile design, and full-time site engineering support. Project Details Client: Al Manzel Location: Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates Date: 2013 About This Project The Challenge Umm Al Quwain’s existing harbour was space-constrained, with many fishing vessels moored ad hoc along the estuary banks. The expansion needed to consolidate safe berthing, address wave attenuation and navigation safety while accommodating local construction methods and budget constraints. The Solution ICM led site investigations and a hydrographic survey to inform wave modelling and layout optimisation. The team refined harbour alignments and volumes, then developed an agile design tailored to local plant and methods, minimising crest heights and widths with wave returns and maximising reuse of existing rock as sub-layers. The final recommendations and detailed design included a 500m primary low-crested breakwater, a 250m groyne with vehicle access and parking, and a 200m revetment with a boat ramp, together with floating marina systems to berth approximately ~400 commercial fishing vessels and a UAE Coast Guard facility with reporting berths. ICM provided specialist on-site engineering support and contract administration throughout a 12-month construction stage to ensure the refined design was delivered to a high standard. “We paired rigorous wave modelling with practical, contractor-friendly details - reuse rock where possible, keep crests efficient, and build a safer, calmer harbour.” - Aaron Salyer, ICM Services Provided Site investigation and hydrographic survey Concept design and options assessment Numerical modelling and optimisation Detailed design Contract technical specifications and administration Specialist on-site engineering support Construction inspection and certification

ICM provided consultancy and project management assistance for the installation of 40 modular artificial reef pyramids off Grand Anse, Grenada, in 2020. Our role focused on advising on layout, sequencing, logistics, and safety to support Dive Grenada’s installation program and ongoing expansion. Project Details Client: Dive Grenada Location: Grand Anse, Grenada Date: 2020 About This Project The Challenge The Grand Anse Artificial Reef Project required a practical way to create habitat in a nearshore area with limited structure, with a solution that could be built locally, scaled over time, and managed within realistic budgets. The Solution ICM provided advisory and project management assistance, including input on module spacing, deployment plans, snorkeler and small-craft safety considerations, and practical logistics for shallow-water placement. “Our role was to guide a simple, scalable deployment so local teams could place modules safely, extend the corridor over time, and build living habitat.” - Aaron Salyer, ICM Services Provided Project management and installation planning Deployment supervision and contractor coordination Layout sequencing for staged expansion