Where the Ocean Meets Land Coastal Engineering

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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

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Our Vision: ProvideIndustry-LeadingExpertise & InnovationWSP’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.

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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

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WSP’s teams provide services for all project phases.

From feasibility studies and approvals through full detailed engineering

to contract administration and site supervision.

WSP™ is one of the world’s leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, project managers, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design and program management professionals. We design and deliver lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Environment, Geomatics, Mining, Power and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 7,500 talented people across Canada and 36,000 globally, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.

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