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In a stride for both innovation and representation, we are proud to announce that Bobbie Corbett has been honored with the distinguished Women in Coastal Geoscience and Engineering Award at the Australasian Coasts & Ports 2023 Conference. A shining beacon in the coastal engineering community, Bobbie's paper on the Narrowneck Artificial Reef Renewal was not just a testament to her technical expertise, but also a demonstration of her commitment to pioneering sustainable and innovative solutions in the world of coastal management. This award spotlights the transformative role that research and application by underrepresented groups have in the coastal geoscience and engineering discipline. Recognized for her innovation, technical brilliance, and compelling presentation, Bobbie has undoubtedly etched her mark as a leader and inspiration to aspiring engineers across the globe. The Narrowneck Artificial Reef Renewal project is a remarkable endeavor that underscores the need for sustainable coastal infrastructure solutions. With Bobbie at its helm, the project has showcased a blend of technical know-how with an acute sensitivity to environmental concerns. We at International Coastal Management are elated to have Bobbie on our team and to be part of her groundbreaking journey in coastal engineering. This award is a testament to her dedication, skill, and the transformative power of inclusive innovation. For more insights into our work and the phenomenal contributions of experts like Bobbie, stay tuned to our blog.

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 led comprehensive desktop and field investigations of public seawall sections at Burleigh Heads and Rainbow Bay for the City of Gold Coast, applying our proven “peel-back” methodology refined during the 2014 Seawall Investigation Project. The work assembled historic and geophysical evidence and physically exposed wall sections to characterise construction, materials, and condition, providing a clear basis for renewal planning and certification pathways. Project Details Client: City of Gold Coast Location: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Date: 2021 About This Project The Challenge As part of the City’s ongoing program to construct and certify public seawalls, the Burleigh Heads and Rainbow Bay frontages required targeted investigations to determine how existing walls were built, their present condition, and the most efficient path to future resilience, while minimising disruption on popular foreshore areas. The Solution ICM led a two-stage investigation. The initial study compiled and interpreted ground-penetrating radar (GPR) data, historic drawings, A-line alignments, historic photos, aerial imagery, and insights from personnel involved in original works to pinpoint representative test locations. The field phase used full investigative peel-backs (cut-throughs) to expose all wall layers and construction details, supplemented by selective face exposures to verify materials and interfaces. Based on these findings, we provided recommendations for renewal/upgrade works, documentation requirements, and an efficient pathway toward future certification, aligned with City standards and practical construction staging. “Our peel-back method gives you certainty - what’s actually in the ground - so the renewal plan is targeted, buildable, and evidence-based.” - Angus Jackson, ICM Services Provided Data review and desktop planning (GPR, historic drawings, A-line, imaging) Field investigations with full peel-backs and face exposures Construction/condition characterisation and documentation Recommendations for renewal works and certification pathway Stakeholder coordination and investigation sequencing on active foreshores

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

Options assessment for a DDA-compliant, all-tide access pontoon supporting a remote Torres Strait Island community reliant on marine access. Project Details Client: Torres Strait Islands Regional Council Date: 2021 Location: Dauan Island, Torres Strait, Queensland, Australia About This Project The Challenge The community on Dauan Island is reliant on marine access to and from the island. Torres Strait Islands Regional Council needed an options assessment for a DDA-compliant, all-tide access pontoon. The Solution ICM was commissioned to investigate options for the pontoon, assessing a variety of configurations, dredging, breakwaters and alternative approaches. The assessment covered a review of site environmental conditions, all-tide access and DDA compliance constraints, costing options, and design drawings - considering the site's design challenges to present recommendations for an effective pontoon solution. Services Provided Options Assessment Concept Design Options Analysis Get in Touch With decades of experience delivering coastal and marine infrastructure in remote communities, International Coastal Management specialises in access solutions tailored to challenging sites. Contact us today to discuss your upcoming project.

Options assessment for low-impact, remote-site erosion management across two Queensland island reserves. Project Details Client: Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Date: 2021 Location: Low Island & Russell Island, Queensland, Australia About This Project The Challenge Low Island and Russell Island had been experiencing ongoing erosion threatening the loss of infrastructure and established vegetation. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service commissioned ICM to investigate the observed erosion and evaluate options to effectively manage it. The Solution The Options Assessment considered ‘soft’ engineering solutions utilising local materials to reduce costs, including beach scraping and nourishment and sand-filled geotextile containers. The assessment included: Review of site environmental conditions and erosion trends Consideration construction constraints due to remoteness of sites and limitation of available materials and resources Environmental values and design constraints Cost estimate Recommendations Services Provided Site Investigation Options Assessment Cost Estimate Report Get in Touch With decades of experience delivering low-impact solutions at remote sites, International Coastal Management specialises in erosion management that works within environmental and logistical constraints. Contact us today to discuss your upcoming project.

Emergency seawall design and delivery at Tallebudgera Creek Beach - from site assessment to practical completion in just three weeks. Project Details Client: City of Gold Coast Date: 2021 Location: Tallebudgera Creek, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia About This Project The Challenge Tallebudgera Creek Beach is a popular tourist destination between Burleigh Heads National Park and Palm Beach, nourished annually as part of the City's dredging and nourishment campaign. Severe erosion during high flood flows undermined several piles and damaged a pedestrian boardwalk at the back of the beach, requiring an urgent response. The Solution City of Gold Coast commissioned ICM to design and construct an emergency seawall in response to the erosion. A 40m sand-filled geotextile container seawall was proposed, with additional re-nourishment and re-vegetation of the dune. ICM carried out a site assessment and terrestrial survey, developed the detailed design, liaised with agencies and stakeholders, obtained quotations, coordinated construction and certified the works. The timeframe from initial site assessment to practical completion of construction was just three weeks - and once the contractor was on site, the works were complete in three days, approximately three to five times faster than a comparable boulder seawall. Services Provided Preliminary Survey Design Drawings Safety in Design Engineering Inspections RPEQ Certification Approvals Get in Touch With decades of experience in rapid-response coastal protection, International Coastal Management specialises in emergency works that protect public infrastructure without compromising on engineering rigour. Contact us today to discuss your upcoming project.

A Safety in Design assessment of the "Stickman" floating pontoon at Broadwater Parklands that grew into a citywide review of the Gold Coast's swim enclosure network. Project Details Client: City of Gold Coast Date: 2019 Location: Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia About This Project The Challenge The floating pontoon swimming structure at Broadwater Parklands, known as the Stickman, needed a Safety in Design assessment to confirm it could be used safely by the public. The Solution ICM undertook a Safety in Design assessment for the structure, liaising with the pontoon manufacturer, City of Gold Coast and Surf Life Saving Queensland to evaluate the design in regard to safety risks. The Safety in Design Report provided recommendations for risk mitigation and an ongoing framework to manage risk at the site, ensuring the public can safely enjoy the local amenity. The framework developed through this assessment led to a larger risk assessment in 2022, looking at the full network of swim enclosures managed by the City. Services Provided Site Inspection Data Analysis Safety in Design Risk Assessment Get in Touch With decades of experience in public marine infrastructure, International Coastal Management specialises in Safety in Design assessments that protect both people and assets. Contact us today to discuss your upcoming project.

A staged, nature-based roadmap to restore a tidal waterway and its mangrove habitat in Ajman, UAE. Project Details Client: Ajman Sewerage Private Company Limited Date: 2018 Location: Ajman, UAE About This Project The Challenge The Khor Ajman Rehabilitation Project focused on the restoration and ecological enhancement of a sensitive tidal waterway and its associated mangrove habitat in Ajman. The Khor forms part of a broader manmade waterway network and supports extensive mangrove ecosystems that play a critical role in habitat provision, water filtration and coastal biodiversity. The Solution ICM was commissioned to carry out a comprehensive assessment to understand the drivers of mangrove and water quality degradation, and to develop a staged roadmap of short- and long-term rehabilitation measures. A combined nature-based and engineered solution was identified as the most effective long-term approach, delivering a range of environmental and community benefits, including improved mangrove health and fish habitats, enhanced water quality and circulation, wetland features with potential for education and recreation, and alignment with RAMSAR conservation goals. Services Provided Mangrove Health Assessment Bathymetric & Sediment Surveys Water Quality Baseline Monitoring Hydrodynamic Modelling Options Analysis Get in Touch With decades of experience in nature-based rehabilitation of tidal and mangrove ecosystems, International Coastal Management specialises in practical, science-based restoration pathways. Contact us today to discuss your upcoming project.