A soft approach to coastal erosion control

Ecoreef is a new solution for the protection and restoration of coastal environments. As a modular skeleton, structures can be ramped at shallow angles to capture and retain beach material, providing significant resilience in extreme weather events.

With Ecoreef, there are no limits

Designed to blend into the environment

Once filled with local material and planted, the modules have the unique ability to further gain and retain sediment allowing vegetation to grow naturally.

Coastal zone with an eroded bluff

Ecoreef modules installed with backfill enabling the regaining of lost land

Sediment and vegetation gain returning the environment to a stable state

See how Ecoreef can protect your property

Have a look through the following examples.

Typical Coastal Erosion

Existing coastal property with an eroded bluff. With little protection, soft sediments are easily eroded putting infrastructure and land at risk.

Point Facing

With a simple module arrangement, a point facing Ecoreef structure provides resilience and safe access.

Flat Facing

Modules are placed in a flat facing orientation providing a less regular appearance as compared to a point facing structure.

Ecoreef looks natural in dune environments

Shallow Angle

Spacing between structure tiers is increased, reducing the structures angle and extending sediment gain, producing a soft natural look in dune environments.

Incorporated Boat Ramp

Additional precast components enable the creation of ramped access, such as a boat ramp.

Bluff Toe Protection

Heightened bluffs are protected from further erosion with a simple structure installed at the toe. Additional modules can also be incorporated to provide safe access.

Ecoreef to create vertical retaining walls

Total Bluff Protection

Steep or unstable bluffs can be terraced to provide added resilience to the property. The addition of a half module enables the creation of vertical retaining walls with incorporated stair access.