Atkins provided feasibility studies, environmental impact assessment, coastal protection strategy plans and civil engineering services for this major coastal protection scheme which includes an offshore breakwater and the UK's first piece of offshore artwork.

Atkins designed a tidal breakwater built to withstand 5m waves approximately 300m offshore which had to be sympathetic to the town’s needs as a tourist destination. Atkins also introduced 500,000 tonnes of sand to replenish the town’s beach and provide additional sea defences, and designed a special platform for the artwork, The Couple. Atkins won a prestigious Civil Engineering award from the British Construction Industry for this coastal protection scheme.

• Civil engineering
• Feasibility studies
• Marine & coastal development
• Sustainability & environmental consultancy

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