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
RESEARCH ARTICLE
The theory behind nearshore nourishment, identifying suitable site conditions and showing examples with costs of nearshore nourishment projects.
RESEARCH ARTICLE
A comprehensive review of sand-filled geotextile containers, evaluating their advantages, disadvantages, and potential future use in Australia.
RESEARCH ARTICLE
The evolution of coastal management on the Gold Coast with improvements in coastal management knowledge, tools and technology.
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