Where the Ocean Meets Land. Coastal Engineering

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1 Where the Ocean Meets Land Coastal Engineering

2 Photo credit : Rio Tinto Alcan

3 Our Expertise MARINAS AND HARBOURS Design and repair of breakwaters Sedimentation and dredging studies Navigation guidelines application and channel layouts Berths and mooring Wind analyses and wave hindcasting EROSION AND SHORELINE PROTECTION WORKS Coastal vulnerability and impact of climate change Waterfront development Wave action and marine submersion Erosion hazard delineation and mitigation Monitoring and maintenance programs COASTAL MODELLING Metocean data acquisition (wave, current, salinity, turbidity, sediment, ice) Wave propagation & impacts on structures Harbour agitation Outfall dilution and dispersion (water quality) Short and long-term shoreline evolution Ocean circulation and sediment transport VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT AND FLOOD PROTECTION Coastal zone integrated management plans Coastal erosion and flood risk assessment Risks pertaining to coastal erosion and submergence Coastal resilience programs Short and long-term geomorphological mapping 01

4 Our Vision: Provide Industry-Leading Expertise & Innovation Sea level rise will double coastal flood risk worldwide WSP s Coastal Engineering Team has developed a comprehensive knowledge and experience in coastal hydraulics and engineering services, ranging from hydrographic survey and hydrodynamic characterization of tidal systems to detailed design of coastal structures. Our engineers have developed a solid expertise in the planning, analysis, design and construction of coastal engineering works of all types including: Revetments, breakwaters, groynes and sea defenses for small craft harbours, marinas and shore protection works; Integrated coastal and civil infrastructures to support waterfront development and natural systems; Green shores, living breakwaters, artificial reefs, dune restoration and beach nourishment programs in sensitive ecosystems such as coastal wetlands and flood plains; Dredging, reclamation and navigation plans as part of port development projects. WSP s coastal and marine engineering expertise is now linked through various offices around the world which allows the development of a centre of expertise in all technical aspects surrounding the development of a coastal engineering project. 02

5 Photo credit : Parks Canada

6 Our Services HYDROMETRY AND BATHYMETRY Metocean data acquisition (wave, current, salinity, turbidity, sediment, ice) High precision bathymetric surveys including multibeam technology Topographic surveys Drogues tracking for field operations High quality aerial photos using drones MAJOR STUDIES Harbour and marina development Impact of climate change on coastal structure design parameters Coastal resilience programs Sediment transport analysis Coastal environment study Set-back line determination Coastal submergence and flood risk analysis Water quality of effluent discharges (near and far-field) Ocean circulation modeling DESIGN Revetments, breakwaters, causeways, groynes, seawalls Integrated waterfront development Living shorelines and green infrastructures; Dredging and reclamation plans Floating docks Beach nourishment Intakes and Outfalls Artificial reefs Navigation channels Boat ramps and launch access Dunes and marsh restoration CONSTRUCTION Site Supervision Contract Administration Dewatering/Seepage Barriers (sheet piles, dikes, berms, etc.) Water quality and water management plans Construction risk analysis Design of temporary works 04

7 WSP s teams provide services for all project phases. From feasibility studies and approvals through full detailed engineering to contract administration and site supervision.

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