Coastal Erosion Control

24 March 2026
Vertical Seawalls vs Sloped Revetments: Understanding the Trade-offs
When a coastal asset faces erosion, inundation, or wave attack, the instinct to “build a wall” is understandable.
23 July 2025
Hybrid Thinking for Coastal Resilience: Industry-Led PhD Research Launches in South Australia
Magryn is proud to announce a new research collaboration with Flinders University, funded under Round 5 of the Australian Government’s National Industry PhD Program.
25 June 2025
Community at the Heart of Coastal Adaptation: Tumby Bay Project Update
Magryn’s coastal engineering team, in collaboration with Sproutt Landscape Architects and Port & Coastal Solutions, recently supported the community engagement process for the future of Tumby Bay’s foreshore.
6 June 2025
After the Storm: Why Coastal Infrastructure Must Evolve
On Monday 26 May, a powerful coastal storm hit South Australia, with westerly swells and high tides combining to flood roads, damage jetties, and result in the loss of several beachfront structures.
10 January 2025
The Role of Groynes in Coastal Management: A Case Study on Sandbag Groynes
Groynes are a common tool in coastal management, serving as vital structures to retain sand along beaches, maintain beach width, and protect against erosion.
18 June 2024
Coorong Dune Erosion Sparks Warning for Coastal Communities
Recent research highlighted in an ABC News article has brought attention to the dramatic changes along the Coorong's dunes, emphasising the urgent need for careful planning and climate change considerations.
10 October 2023
Coastal Erosion
What is Coastal Adaptation? Coastal zones face increasing risk of inundation and erosion as a result of coastal hazards such as sea level rise and increased wind and wave climates.
10 October 2023
How can I protect my beachfront property from coastal erosion?
Coastal erosion is a concern for beach houses because it can threaten their stability and lead to property damage or loss.
10 October 2023
Why does my new development require a coastal hazard risk assessment?
In order to obtain development approval for new developments that are on or near the coast in South Australia, Coastal Protection Board approval is required.
25 July 2020
COASTAL EROSION ON NSW CENTRAL COAST
Could it happen in South Australia? The severe beach erosion of the last few days on the Central Coast of NSW was well publicised.