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PUBLICATIONS

Our coastal engineering team, famous for their expertise in coastal protection and enhancements, has written and presented numerous scientific papers at international conferences, here is some of our work:

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)

Projects Review - Eco Engineered Artificial Reefs in the Arabian Gulf

L.A. Jackson, A. Salyer, B. Corbett, L. Jackson & S.King. 2016

Design and Construction of a Submerged Breakwater and Terminal Seawall for Beach Stabilisation

L.A. Jackson, B. Corbett, M. Mulcahy & A. Salyer. 2015

Long term performance of a submerged coastal control structure: A case study of the narrowneck multi-functional artificial reef

L.A. Jackson, R. Tomlinson, B. Corbett & D. Strauss. 2012

Low Crested Reef Breakwaters – Theory Illustrated by Arabian Gulf Projects

L.A. Jackson, B. Corbett & A. Salyer. 2010

Design and Construction of Low Crested Reef Breakwaters Using Sand Filled Geotextile Containers

L.A. Jackson. 2010

Narrowneck Reef Monitoring and Lessons – 10 Years on

L.A. Jackson, B. Corbett & T. Evans. 2010

Wave Transmission over Low Crested Geotextile Breakwater Structures

M. Blacka, J. Carley, B. Corbett & L.A. Jackson. 2009

Narrowneck Multi-Function Artificial Reef: Performance Evaluation of Design, Construction & Maintenance

R.Tomlinson, L.A. Jackson & B. Corbett. 2008

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

Eco-Friendly Coastal Protection Using Multi Functional Artificial Reefs

L.A. Jackson, G. Mocke, F. Smit & B. Corbett. 2008

Narrowneck Reef: Review of 7 Years of Monitoring Results

L.A. Jackson, B. Corbett, R. Tomlinson, J. McGrath & G. Stuart. 2007

Review of Existing Multi-Functional Artificial Reefs

L.A. Jackson & B. Corbett. 2007

Design and Construction Methodology of a Novel Multi-Functional Artificial Reef for Dubai

F. Smit, G. Mocke & L.A. Jackson. 2007

Reef Breakwaters for Coastal Protection: Safety Aspects and Tolerances

B. Corbett, R. Tomlinson & L.A. Jackson. 2005

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

Design of Artificial Reefs for Beach Protection and Surf Amenity at Palm Beach, Gold Coast, Australia

L.A. Jackson, R. Tomlinson & D. Skelly. 2005

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

Monitoring of Narrowneck Artificial Reef

R. Tomlinson, L.A. Jackson & B. Corbett. 2003

The Challenge of Combining Coastal Protection and Improved Surfing Amenity

L.A. Jackson, R. Tomlinson & M. D'Agata. 2002

Monitoring of a Multi Functional Submerged Geotextile Reef Breakwater

L.A. Jackson, R. Tomlinson, J. McGrath & I. Turner. 2002

Engineering an Artificial Reef

L.A. Jackson & W. Hornsey. 2002

Natural Coastal Design and the Challenge of Incorporating Recreational Amenity into Coastal Protection Works

J. McGrath, L.A. Jackson & R. Tomlinson. 2001

Special Construction Requirements for Artificial Surfing Reefs

L.A. Jackson. 2001

Wave-Induced Pressures and Internal Stability of Geotextile Sand Containers in Artificial Reefs

B. Corbett. 2001

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

Proposed "Reef" to Restore, Protect and Enhance Noosa Main Beach

L.A. Jackson, K. Black, R. Tomlinson & R. Williams. 2000

Three Dimensional Scale Physical Model Investigations of the Gold Coast Artificial Reef

I. Turner, V. Leyden, R. Cox, L.A. Jackson & J. McGrath. 1999

Designing the Shape of the Gold Coast Reef: Field Investigations

J. Hutt, K. Black, L.A. Jackson & J. McGrath. 1999

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

Design of a Multi-Purpose Reef for Surf Riding, Sheltered Swimming & Coastal Stability: Gold Coast, Australia

K. Black, J. Hutt, S. Mead, L.A. Jackson, J. McGrath & E. Couriel. 1998

Surfing Reef Benefits - The Gold Coast Example

L.A. Jackson, J. McGrath. 1998

Proposed Surfing Reef for the Northern Gold Coast

L.A. Jackson, R. Tomlinson, K. Black & E. Couriel. 1997

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)

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

Tweed River Entrance Sand Bypassing Precommissioning Dredging Works

M. McQuade, L.A. Jackson & B. Corbett. 2001

Shore & Beach Observations – Littoral Drift and Q = AV

A.W. Smith & L.A. Jackson. 1998

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

Beach Dynamics of Barred Nearshores

L.A. Jackson [Joint Author]. 1993

Evaluation of the Long-Term Behaviour of Various Foreshore Protection Works on the Gold Coast

L.A. Jackson & P. Hill 1993

Nearshore Bars & Shore Zone Dynamics

B. Boczar-Karakiewicz, L.A. Jackson, D. Forbes, Kohlhase & A. Nageszewski. 1993

On Soft Protection of Sandy Beaches in Wave Dominated Environments

B. Boczar-Karakiewicz, J.L. Bona & L.A. Jackson. 1993

On Beach Dynamics & Nourishment of Offshore Bars, Gold Coast, Australia

B. Boczar-Karakiewicz, J.L. Bona & L.A. Jackson. 1993

Beach Dynamics and Protection Measures on Barred Nearshores, North Sea (Sylt) and South Pacific (Gold Coast, Australia)

L.A. Jackson [Joint Author]. 1992

A Comparison of Beach Nourishment, Eastern Australia vs Eastern U.S.A.

L.A. Jackson [Joint Author]. 1992

Beach Dynamics and Protection Measures in the Gold Coast area, Australia

B. Boczar-Karakiewicz & L.A. Jackson. 1991

Practical Survey Control of Beach Renourishment Projects

L.A. Jackson, F. Goetsch & P. Hill. 1991

The Analysis and Role of Bars on the Protection of a Beach System, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

B. Boczar-Karakiewicz & L.A. Jackson. 1990

Nearshore Nourishment: Implementation, Monitoring and Model Studies of the 1.5M m3 at Kirra Beach

L.A. Jackson & R. Tomlinson. 1990

The Siting of Beach Nourishment Placements, 1990

A.W. Smith & L.A. Jackson. 1990

Implementation and Monitoring of 1.5Mm3 Nearshore Nourishment at Kirra / Bilinga, Gold Coast

L.A. Jackson. 1989

Beach Replenishment, 1987

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

Coastal Zone Management Plans – The need to Balance all Costs and Benefits

K. Coleman & L.A. Jackson. 2015

Keynote: Coastal management in uncertain times requires vision not computers

L.A. Jackson. 2013

Noosa River Spit Erosion Protection Works

B. Corbett, R. Tomlinson, D. Shaw & R. Williams. 2013

Innovative Coastal Protection to reduce financial and environmental costs

L.A. Jackson & L. Jackson. 2012

Emergency Coastal Protection Works - Practical Lessons for the Future from the Past

L.A. Jackson. 2007

Processes to Develop an Integrated and Multi Functional Coastal Management Strategy for Palm Beach, Gold Coast

R. Tomlinson, J. McGrath, L.A. Jackson, G. Stuart, A. Robertson, M. M'Agata & B.Corbett. 2003

An overview of Gold Coast Coastal Management 1960 - 2001

L. Boak, L.A. Jackson, J. McGrath & M. Brosnan. 2001

IENCE - A Case Study: The Northern Gold Coast Beach Protection Strategy

L. Boak, J. McGrath & L.A. Jackson. 2000

The Northern Gold Coast Beach Protection Strategy

L. Boak, J. McGrath, A. Maffey & L.A. Jackson. 2000

Provision of Tourism Infrastructure in Highly Valued Environments – A Case Study: The Northern Gold Coast Beach Protection Strategy

J. McGrath, L. Boak & L.A. Jackson. 2000

Infrastructure to Enhance the Natural Capacity of the Environment to Support a Tourist Economy - A Coastal Case Study: The Northern Gold Coast Beach Protection Strategy

J. McGrath, L. Boak & L.A. Jackson. 1999

The Effects of Beach Erosion on Tourism on the Gold Coast, Australia

M. Raybould, T. Mules & L.A. Jackson. 1998

Strategy for Protection of North Gold Coast Beaches

L.A. Jackson, J. McGrath & R. Tomlinson. 1997

Beach Utilisation and Protection on the Gold Coast, Australia

L.A. Jackson. 1994

Coastal Management at the Local Government Level, Benefits and Advantages

L.A. Jackson [Joint Author]. 1992

Beach Protection on the Gold Coast

L.A. Jackson. 1991

Coastal Management of a Large Coastal Resort City, Gold Coast, Australia

L.A. Jackson. 1990

The Application of Coastal Management Tactics, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

A.W. Smith & L.A. Jackson. 1990

Management of the Gold Coast Beaches

L.A. Jackson. 1990

The Application of Coastal Management Tactics on the Prototype

A.W. Smith & L.A. Jackson. 1987

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

Condition Survey of Coastal Structures using UAV and Photogrammetry

S. King, J. Leon, M. Mulcahy, L.A. Jackson & B. Corbett. 2017

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

Environmental Monitoring of the Northern Gold Coast Beach Protection Strategy

A. Walsh, R. Tomlinson, J. McGrath, E. Boak, L.A. Jackson. 1999

The Variability in Width of the Visible Beach

A.W. Smith & L.A. Jackson. 1992

Assessment of the Past Extent of Cyclone Beach Erosion

A.W. Smith & L.A. Jackson. 1990

Hydrographic Survey Data Collection Methods, Accuracy and Assessment for Design and Monitoring of Coastal Engineering Works

F. Goetsch & L.A. Jackson. 1989

Data Requirements for Coastal Zone Management in a Beach Area

L.A. Jackson & F. Goetsch. 1988

Groynes
Marine Facilities

Marina Design to Incorporate Superyachts: A Case Study

B. Corbett & L.A. Jackson. 2007

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

 

Case Study: Stabilisation of a Rapidly Eroding Point using an In-Situ Filled Geotextile Container Groyne Field

B. Corbett, N. Wellwood, D. Shing & L.A. Jackson. 2016

Coastal Stabilisation - Advancements in Geotextile Design & Construction Methods as an Alternative to Rock

A. Salyer, L.A. Jackson, B. Corbett & L. Jackson. 2016

Striking a new path in India with coastal structures made from geotextile containers

K. Oberhagemann, K. Werth, L.A. Jackson & S. Restall. 2015

Noosa River Spit Erosion Protection Works

B. Corbett, R. Tomlinson, D. Shaw & R. Williams. 2013

Case Studies Re Design and Construction of Sand Filled Geotextile Containers in the Arabian Gulf

L.A. Jackson & L. Jackson. 2012

Case Studies and Lessons Learnt from Applications of Sand Filled Containers in the Arabian Gulf

L.A. Jackson & L. Jackson. 2012

Comparison of Geosynthetic Materials as Substrates On Coastal Structures – Gold Coast (Australia) and Arabian Gulf

B. Corbett, L.A. Jackson, T. Evans & S. Restall. 2010

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

Failure Modes and Stability Modelling for Design of Sand Filled Geosynthetic Units in Coastal Structures Presentation

L.A. Jackson & B. Corbett. 2006

Monitoring of Geosynthetics in Coastal Structures in the Arabian Gulf Marina Ecosystem

L.A. Jackson, S. Restall, B. Corbett & R. Reichelt. 2006

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

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

Case Studies Showing the Growth and Development of Geotextile Sand Containers: An Australian Perspective

S.J. Restall, L.A. Jackson, G. Heerten, W.P. Hornsey. 2002

The Challenge of Geotextile Sand Containers as Armour Units for Coastal Protection Works in Australasia

S. Restall, L.A. Jackson & G. Heerten. 2001

Wave-Induced Pressures and Internal Stability of Geotextile Sand Containers in Artificial Reefs

B. Corbett. 2001

New Developments With Mega Sand Containers of Non-Woven Needle-Punched Geotextiles for the Construction of Coastal Structures

G. Heerton, L.A. Jackson, S. Restall & F. Saathoff. 2000

Environmental Benefits of Sand Filled Geotextile Structures for Coastal Applications

G. Heerten, L.A. Jackson, S. Restall & K. Stelljes. 2000

Geotextile in Coast Protection - Examples of Project Oriented Solutions

G. Heerten, S. Kohlhase, F. Saathoff, L.A. Jackson & S.A. Cant. 1988

Evaluation of Sand Filled Geotextile Groynes Constructed on the Gold Coast, Australia

L.A. Jackson. 1987

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

 

50 Years of Seawall and Nourishment Strategy Evolution on the Gold Coast

L.A. Jackson & R. Tomlinson. 2017

Rock Seawall Design and Construction with Deeper Toes for Climate Change

M. Mulcahy, L.A. Jackson & B. Corbett. 2017

Design and Construction of a Submerged Breakwater and Terminal Seawall for Beach Stabilisation

L.A. Jackson, B. Corbett, M. Mulcahy & A. Salyer. 2015

Terminal Seawalls as a Strategy for Uncertainty and Sea Level Rise

M. Mulcahy, B. Corbett & L.A. Jackson. 2015

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 Pipeline
Bypassing & Backpacking Systems 
Other

Tweed River Entrance Sand Bypassing Precommissioning Dredging Works 

M. Mcquade, L.A. Jackson, B.Corbett, 2001

Tweed River Entrance Sand Bypassing Project: Principals and Progress

R.J Murray, J. Brodie, L.A. Jackson, M.Porter, 1995

The North Kirra Beach Restoration Project 

L.A. Jackson. 1985

Leveraging the Science to Position the Great Barrier Reef Restorations as Global Benchmark 

L.A. Jackson. 2018

Wave Impacts on Structures

L.A. Jackson. 2013

Noosa Main Beach Algae Mitigation Trial

B. Corbett, L.A. Jackson, R. Tomlinson & M. Hagan. 2009

Combining Surfing and Coastal Protection. What is the Perfect Surf?

L.A. Jackson, R.B. Tomlinson & M. D'Agata. 2001

The Practical Application of Four Commercially Available Numerical Beach Morphology Models on a High Energy Coastline

J. Carley, I. Turner, E. Couriel, L.A. Jackson & J. McGrath. 1999

Economic Value and Impact on Coastal Zone - The Gold Coast Study

L.A. Jackson & A.W. Smith. 1997

Coastal Bars on Canadian Coasts

L.A. Jackson [Joint Author]. 1996

Proposed Headland for Surfers Paradise

L.A. Jackson & J. McGrath. 1995

Litter Control at a Local Government Level; The Gold Coast Strategy

L.A. Jackson. 1995

The Development and Impact of Harmonic Reformed “Miche” Wavelets upon a Natural Beach

A.W. Smith & L.A. Jackson. 1995

International Environmental Co-operation

L.A. Jackson. 1993

Sea Level Rise on the Gold Coast - Predicted Extent and Effects and Recommended Protective Measures

L.A. Jackson. 1988

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