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Bowen Seabees Seawall

Updated: Apr 9

Following repeated cyclone damage and erosion to the beach adjacent to the Bowen Golf Club, Whitsunday Regional Council engaged ICM to develop a seawall solution to prevent further erosion. ICM designed a durable seawall using repurposed seabees units from a historic Bowen project to prevent future coastal recession and protect golf course assets.



Project Details

  • Client: Whitsunday Regional Council

  • Date: 2016

  • Location: Bowen Golf Club, Queensland


About This Project

The Challenge:

Coastal erosion triggered by multiple cyclones had begun to threaten the beach adjacent to the Bowen Golf Club. The Council sought a cost-effective solution using available materials to minimise project costs while delivering shoreline stability.


The Solution:

ICM was engaged to assess the viability of using Seabees units - originally from a historic project in Bowen - and to develop a tailored seawall design for the unique conditions of the site.

  • A condition review of existing Seabees units was undertaken, with a stability assessment of the seabees seawall using exiting available units.

  • A concept and detailed design was completed based on the condition and geometry of the existing Seabees.

  • Key structural elements, including the filter layer, toe protection, crest detail and seawall return were engineered for optimal performance.

  • The project successfully reused 266 existing Seabees units, delivering both cost-efficiency and durability.


The seawall was constructed from September to November 2017, with ICM providing ongoing support to ensure successful implementation.


This project showed how innovative re-use of materials combined with expert coastal engineering, can deliver a cost-effective and resilient erosion solution." - Aaron Salyer, International Coastal Management

Seabees seawall construction

Services Provided:

  • Seabees condition review

  • Concept design for seawall layout

  • Detailed design including toe, crest, and filter layer

  • Design of seawall return


Get in Touch

ICM has delivered seawall and coastal protection projects across Queensland using innovative, site-specific designs tailored to natural forces and local materials. If your council or development is facing coastal erosion challenges, get in touch with us to explore solutions that balance durability, sustainability, and value.



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