Publications
Our coastal engineering team has a strong track record of research and innovation. Explore our key publications below to learn more about our expertise in coastal protection and enhancement.
Artificial Reefs & Breakwaters
Narrowneck Artificial Reef Renewal - (Women in Coastal Engineering Award 2023)
B. Corbett, M. Mulchay, S. Hunt, Z. Elliot Perkins 2023 (Coast and Ports Presentation 2023)
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Projects Review - Eco Engineered Artificial Reefs in the Arabian Gulf
L.A. Jackson, A. Salyer, B. Corbett, L. Jackson & S.King. 2016
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Design and Construction of a Submerged Breakwater and Terminal Seawall for Beach Stabilisation
L.A. Jackson, B. Corbett, M. Mulcahy & A. Salyer. 2015
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L.A. Jackson, R. Tomlinson, B. Corbett & D. Strauss. 2012
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Low Crested Reef Breakwaters – Theory Illustrated by Arabian Gulf Projects
L.A. Jackson, B. Corbett & A. Salyer. 2010
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Design and Construction of Low Crested Reef Breakwaters Using Sand Filled Geotextile Containers
L.A. Jackson. 2010
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Narrowneck Reef Monitoring and Lessons – 10 Years on
L.A. Jackson, B. Corbett & T. Evans. 2010
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Wave Transmission over Low Crested Geotextile Breakwater Structures
M. Blacka, J. Carley, B. Corbett & L.A. Jackson. 2009
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R.Tomlinson, L.A. Jackson & B. Corbett. 2008
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Alternative Coastal Protection and Amenity Provision Using Multi Function Sand Filled Geo-Containers
L.A. Jackson, G. Mocke, F. Smit, B. Corbett, S. Restall & D. Markham. 2008
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Eco-Friendly Coastal Protection Using Multi Functional Artificial Reefs
L.A. Jackson, G. Mocke, F. Smit & B. Corbett. 2008
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Narrowneck Reef: Review of 7 Years of Monitoring Results
L.A. Jackson, B. Corbett, R. Tomlinson, J. McGrath & G. Stuart. 2007
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Review of Existing Multi-Functional Artificial Reefs
L.A. Jackson & B. Corbett. 2007
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Design and Construction Methodology of a Novel Multi-Functional Artificial Reef for Dubai
F. Smit, G. Mocke & L.A. Jackson. 2007
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Reef Breakwaters for Coastal Protection: Safety Aspects and Tolerances
B. Corbett, R. Tomlinson & L.A. Jackson. 2005
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Narrowneck Artificial Reef: Results of 4 Years of Monitoring and Modifications
L.A. Jackson, R. Tomlinson, I. Turner, B. Corbett, M. D'Agata & J. McGrath. 2005
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L.A. Jackson, R. Tomlinson & D. Skelly. 2005
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Marine Ecosystem Enhancement on a Geotextile Coastal Protection Reef - Narrowneck Reef Case Study
L.A. Jackson, R. Reichelt, S. Restall, B. Corbett, R. Tomlinson & J. McGrath. 2004
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Monitoring of Narrowneck Artificial Reef
R. Tomlinson, L.A. Jackson & B. Corbett. 2003
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The Challenge of Combining Coastal Protection and Improved Surfing Amenity
L.A. Jackson, R. Tomlinson & M. D'Agata. 2002
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Monitoring of a Multi Functional Submerged Geotextile Reef Breakwater
L.A. Jackson, R. Tomlinson, J. McGrath & I. Turner. 2002
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Engineering an Artificial Reef
L.A. Jackson & W. Hornsey. 2002
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J. McGrath, L.A. Jackson & R. Tomlinson. 2001
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Special Construction Requirements for Artificial Surfing Reefs
L.A. Jackson. 2001
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Wave-Induced Pressures and Internal Stability of Geotextile Sand Containers in Artificial Reefs
B. Corbett. 2001
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Comparison of Observed and Predicted Coastline Changes at the Gold Coast Artificial (Surfing) Reef
I. Turner, V. Leyden, G. Symonds, J. McGrath, L.A. Jackson, T. Jancar, S. Aarninkhof & I. Elshoff. 2000
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Proposed "Reef" to Restore, Protect and Enhance Noosa Main Beach
L.A. Jackson, K. Black, R. Tomlinson & R. Williams. 2000
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Three Dimensional Scale Physical Model Investigations of the Gold Coast Artificial Reef
I. Turner, V. Leyden, R. Cox, L.A. Jackson & J. McGrath. 1999
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Designing the Shape of the Gold Coast Reef: Field Investigations
J. Hutt, K. Black, L.A. Jackson & J. McGrath. 1999
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3D Physical Model Testing of an Artificial Surfing Reef, Gold Coast, Australia
I. Turner, J. Carley, R. Cox, K. Black, L.A. Jackson & J. McGrath. 1999
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K. Black, J. Hutt, S. Mead, L.A. Jackson, J. McGrath & E. Couriel. 1998
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Surfing Reef Benefits - The Gold Coast Example
L.A. Jackson, J. McGrath. 1998
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Proposed Surfing Reef for the Northern Gold Coast
L.A. Jackson, R. Tomlinson, K. Black & E. Couriel. 1997
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Surfing Considerations for Major Coastal Engineering Projects
L.A. Jackson. 1995
Dredging & Nourishment
Nearshore Nourishment Theory and Application
L.A. Jackson & B. Corbett. 2023 (Australasian Coasta and Ports 2023)
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50 Years of Seawall and Nourishment Strategy Evolution on the Gold Coast
L.A. Jackson & R. Tomlinson. 2017
A History of the Implementation and Evolution of Sand Nourishment Methods on the Gold Coast
L.A. Jackson, P. Hill & J. McGrath. 2013
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Tweed River Entrance Sand Bypassing Precommissioning Dredging Works
M. McQuade, L.A. Jackson & B. Corbett. 2001
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Shore & Beach Observations – Littoral Drift and Q = AV
A.W. Smith & L.A. Jackson. 1998
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Tweed River Entrance Sand Bypassing Project Principals and Progress
R.J. Murray, J. Brodie, L.A. Jackson, M. Porter, D. Robinson, S. Lawson & M. Perry. 1995
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Beach Dynamics of Barred Nearshores
L.A. Jackson [Joint Author]. 1993
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Evaluation of the Long-Term Behaviour of Various Foreshore Protection Works on the Gold Coast
L.A. Jackson & P. Hill 1993
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Nearshore Bars & Shore Zone Dynamics
B. Boczar-Karakiewicz, L.A. Jackson, D. Forbes, Kohlhase & A. Nageszewski. 1993
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On Soft Protection of Sandy Beaches in Wave Dominated Environments
B. Boczar-Karakiewicz, J.L. Bona & L.A. Jackson. 1993
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On Beach Dynamics & Nourishment of Offshore Bars, Gold Coast, Australia
B. Boczar-Karakiewicz, J.L. Bona & L.A. Jackson. 1993
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Beach Dynamics and Protection Measures on Barred Nearshores, North Sea (Sylt) and South Pacific (Gold Coast, Australia)
L.A. Jackson [Joint Author]. 1992
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A Comparison of Beach Nourishment, Eastern Australia vs Eastern U.S.A.
L.A. Jackson [Joint Author]. 1992
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Beach Dynamics and Protection Measures in the Gold Coast area, Australia
B. Boczar-Karakiewicz & L.A. Jackson. 1991
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Practical Survey Control of Beach Renourishment Projects
L.A. Jackson, F. Goetsch & P. Hill. 1991
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The Analysis and Role of Bars on the Protection of a Beach System, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
B. Boczar-Karakiewicz & L.A. Jackson. 1990
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Nearshore Nourishment: Implementation, Monitoring and Model Studies of the 1.5M m3 at Kirra Beach
L.A. Jackson & R. Tomlinson. 1990
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The Siting of Beach Nourishment Placements, 1990
A.W. Smith & L.A. Jackson. 1990
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Implementation and Monitoring of 1.5Mm3 Nearshore Nourishment at Kirra / Bilinga, Gold Coast
L.A. Jackson. 1989
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B. McGinnity & L.A. Jackson. 1987
Erosion Management Plans
Creating and Maintaining a Coastal Management Knowledge Hub
R. Tomlinson, L.A. Jackson & S. Hunt. 2016
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Coastal Zone Management Plans – The need to Balance all Costs and Benefits
K. Coleman & L.A. Jackson. 2015
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Keynote: Coastal management in uncertain times requires vision not computers
L.A. Jackson. 2013
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Noosa River Spit Erosion Protection Works
B. Corbett, R. Tomlinson, D. Shaw & R. Williams. 2013
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Innovative Coastal Protection to reduce financial and environmental costs
L.A. Jackson & L. Jackson. 2012
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Emergency Coastal Protection Works - Practical Lessons for the Future from the Past
L.A. Jackson. 2007
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R. Tomlinson, J. McGrath, L.A. Jackson, G. Stuart, A. Robertson, M. M'Agata & B.Corbett. 2003
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An overview of Gold Coast Coastal Management 1960 - 2001
L. Boak, L.A. Jackson, J. McGrath & M. Brosnan. 2001
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IENCE - A Case Study: The Northern Gold Coast Beach Protection Strategy
L. Boak, J. McGrath & L.A. Jackson. 2000
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The Northern Gold Coast Beach Protection Strategy
L. Boak, J. McGrath, A. Maffey & L.A. Jackson. 2000
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J. McGrath, L. Boak & L.A. Jackson. 2000
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J. McGrath, L. Boak & L.A. Jackson. 1999
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The Effects of Beach Erosion on Tourism on the Gold Coast, Australia
M. Raybould, T. Mules & L.A. Jackson. 1998
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Strategy for Protection of North Gold Coast Beaches
L.A. Jackson, J. McGrath & R. Tomlinson. 1997
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Beach Utilisation and Protection on the Gold Coast, Australia
L.A. Jackson. 1994
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Coastal Management at the Local Government Level, Benefits and Advantages
L.A. Jackson [Joint Author]. 1992
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Beach Protection on the Gold Coast
L.A. Jackson. 1991
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Coastal Management of a Large Coastal Resort City, Gold Coast, Australia
L.A. Jackson. 1990
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The Application of Coastal Management Tactics, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
A.W. Smith & L.A. Jackson. 1990
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Management of the Gold Coast Beaches
L.A. Jackson. 1990
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The Application of Coastal Management Tactics on the Prototype
A.W. Smith & L.A. Jackson. 1987
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Coastal Management and Tourism on the Gold Coast
A.W. Smith & L.A. Jackson. 1986
Field Data
Strategic and Cost-Effective Networks of Miniaturised Tide Gauges
D. Metters, J. Shayer, J. Ryan, J. Bourner, B. Corbett & R. Tomlinson. 2017
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Condition Survey of Coastal Structures using UAV and Photogrammetry
S. King, J. Leon, M. Mulcahy, L.A. Jackson & B. Corbett. 2017
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Site Investigations for Design of an Open Water Dive Attraction off the Gold Coast
J. Restall, L.A. Jackson, B. Corbett, L. Hughes, R. Richards, R. Tomlinson & F. Cream. 2013
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Environmental Monitoring of the Northern Gold Coast Beach Protection Strategy
A. Walsh, R. Tomlinson, J. McGrath, E. Boak, L.A. Jackson. 1999
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The Variability in Width of the Visible Beach
A.W. Smith & L.A. Jackson. 1992
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Assessment of the Past Extent of Cyclone Beach Erosion
A.W. Smith & L.A. Jackson. 1990
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F. Goetsch & L.A. Jackson. 1989
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Data Requirements for Coastal Zone Management in a Beach Area
L.A. Jackson & F. Goetsch. 1988
Groynes
B. Corbett, N. Wellwood, D. Shing & L.A. Jackson. 2016
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The North Kirra Beach Restoration Project
L.A. Jackson. 1985
Marine Facilities
Marina Design to Incorporate Superyachts: A Case Study
B. Corbett & L.A. Jackson. 2007
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The Self Replicating External Delta Growth Proven for Deep Water Jettied Inlets
L.A. Jackson [Joint Author]. 1992
Sand-Filled Geotextile Containers
Sand Filled Geotextile Containers in Australia – Is There a Future?
L.A. Jackson, B. Corbett. 2019
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B. Corbett, N. Wellwood, D. Shing & L.A. Jackson. 2016
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A. Salyer, L.A. Jackson, B. Corbett & L. Jackson. 2016
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Striking a new path in India with coastal structures made from geotextile containers
K. Oberhagemann, K. Werth, L.A. Jackson & S. Restall. 2015
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Noosa River Spit Erosion Protection Works
B. Corbett, R. Tomlinson, D. Shaw & R. Williams. 2013
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Case Studies Re Design and Construction of Sand Filled Geotextile Containers in the Arabian Gulf
L.A. Jackson & L. Jackson. 2012
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Case Studies and Lessons Learnt from Applications of Sand Filled Containers in the Arabian Gulf
L.A. Jackson & L. Jackson. 2012
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B. Corbett, L.A. Jackson, T. Evans & S. Restall. 2010
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Alternative Coastal Protection and Amenity Provision Using Multi Function Sand Filled Geo-Containers
L.A. Jackson, G. Mocke, F. Smit, B. Corbett, S. Restall & D. Markham. 2008
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L.A. Jackson & B. Corbett. 2006
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Monitoring of Geosynthetics in Coastal Structures in the Arabian Gulf Marina Ecosystem
L.A. Jackson, S. Restall, B. Corbett & R. Reichelt. 2006
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Marine Ecosystem Enhancement on a Geotextile Coastal Protection Reef - Narrowneck Reef Case Study
L.A. Jackson, R. Reichelt, S. Restall, B. Corbett, R. Tomlinson & J. McGrath. 2004
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Large Sand Filled Geotextile Containers as a Construction Aid over Poor Quality Marine Clay
W.P. Hornsey, L.A. Jackson, S. Restall & B. Corbett. 2003
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S.J. Restall, L.A. Jackson, G. Heerten, W.P. Hornsey. 2002
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S. Restall, L.A. Jackson & G. Heerten. 2001
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Wave-Induced Pressures and Internal Stability of Geotextile Sand Containers in Artificial Reefs
B. Corbett. 2001
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G. Heerton, L.A. Jackson, S. Restall & F. Saathoff. 2000
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Environmental Benefits of Sand Filled Geotextile Structures for Coastal Applications
G. Heerten, L.A. Jackson, S. Restall & K. Stelljes. 2000
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Geotextile in Coast Protection - Examples of Project Oriented Solutions
G. Heerten, S. Kohlhase, F. Saathoff, L.A. Jackson & S.A. Cant. 1988
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Evaluation of Sand Filled Geotextile Groynes Constructed on the Gold Coast, Australia
L.A. Jackson. 1987
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The North Kirra Beach Restoration Project
L.A. Jackson. 1985
Seawalls & Revetments
Seawalls for coastal protection and climate change
R. Tomlinson, L.A. Jackson. 2017
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50 Years of Seawall and Nourishment Strategy Evolution on the Gold Coast
L.A. Jackson & R. Tomlinson. 2017
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Rock Seawall Design and Construction with Deeper Toes for Climate Change
M. Mulcahy, L.A. Jackson & B. Corbett. 2017
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Design and Construction of a Submerged Breakwater and Terminal Seawall for Beach Stabilisation
L.A. Jackson, B. Corbett, M. Mulcahy & A. Salyer. 2015
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Terminal Seawalls as a Strategy for Uncertainty and Sea Level Rise
M. Mulcahy, B. Corbett & L.A. Jackson. 2015
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Design Review for the Gold Coast Seawall for Climate Change
R. Tomlinson, M. Mulcahy, L.A. Jackson, D. Todd, B. Corbett, J. McGrath & S. Hunt. 2014
Submarine Pipelines
Large Diameter Polyethylene Submarine Outfalls, 1984
L.A. Jackson. 1984
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L.A. Jackson. 1983
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Design and Construction of Effluent Outfalls, 1983
L.A. Jackson. 1983
Bypassing & Backpassing
Tweed River Entrance Sand Bypassing Precommissioning Dredging Works
M. Mcquade, L.A. Jackson, B.Corbett, 2001
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Tweed River Entrance Sand Bypassing Project: Principals and Progress
R.J Murray, J. Brodie, L.A. Jackson, M.Porter, 1995
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The North Kirra Beach Restoration Project
L.A. Jackson. 1985
Further Articles
Leveraging the Science to Position the Great Barrier Reef Restorations as Global Benchmark
L.A. Jackson. 2018
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L.A. Jackson. 2013
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Noosa Main Beach Algae Mitigation Trial
B. Corbett, L.A. Jackson, R. Tomlinson & M. Hagan. 2009
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Combining Surfing and Coastal Protection. What is the Perfect Surf?
L.A. Jackson, R.B. Tomlinson & M. D'Agata. 2001
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J. Carley, I. Turner, E. Couriel, L.A. Jackson & J. McGrath. 1999
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Economic Value and Impact on Coastal Zone - The Gold Coast Study
L.A. Jackson & A.W. Smith. 1997
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Coastal Bars on Canadian Coasts
L.A. Jackson [Joint Author]. 1996
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Proposed Headland for Surfers Paradise
L.A. Jackson & J. McGrath. 1995
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Litter Control at a Local Government Level; The Gold Coast Strategy
L.A. Jackson. 1995
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The Development and Impact of Harmonic Reformed “Miche” Wavelets upon a Natural Beach
A.W. Smith & L.A. Jackson. 1995
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International Environmental Co-operation
L.A. Jackson. 1993
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Sea Level Rise on the Gold Coast - Predicted Extent and Effects and Recommended Protective Measures
L.A. Jackson. 1988