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Publications

Our team has a strong track record of coastal engineering research and innovation. Explore our key publications below to learn more about our expertise in coastal protection and enhancement.

Key Papers

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RESEARCH ARTICLE

The theory behind nearshore nourishment, identifying suitable site conditions and showing examples with costs of nearshore nourishment projects.

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RESEARCH ARTICLE

A comprehensive review of sand-filled geotextile containers, evaluating their advantages, disadvantages, and potential future use in Australia.

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RESEARCH ARTICLE

The evolution of coastal management on the Gold Coast with improvements in coastal management knowledge, tools and technology.

Diving in Coral Reef

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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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

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

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

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

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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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

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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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Beach Replenishment, 1987

B. McGinnity & L.A. Jackson. 1987

Sandy Beach
Waves

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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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

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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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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

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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

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

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

Beach

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

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Sand-Filled Geotextile Containers

Sand Filled Geotextile Containers in Australia – Is There a Future?

L.A. Jackson, B. Corbett. 2019

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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

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

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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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

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

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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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

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

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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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

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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

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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

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Further Articles

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

L.A. Jackson. 2018

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Wave Impacts on Structures

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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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

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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

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