A primary goal of the project was to develop a solution that would stabilize the shoreline while preserving and restoring as much natural habitat as possible. The innovative, custom solution resulted in the preservation of an intertidal sandy habitat (flounder) and created a near-shore oyster reef habitat that is now attracting sport fish species (speckled trout). Onshore headland rock breakwaters with sand fill and offshore rock oyster reefs were designed in consultation with a group of homeowners to maximize habitat value and stabilize the shoreline without causing any negative downdrift impacts.
This project was part of a Community Development Block Grant and local citizens were engaged through visioning charrettes, planning, and project status meetings.
GMC also assisted during the construction phase of the project by providing relevant coastal engineering services. The project has been highly successful and has been documented through regular aerial imagery.
GMC is one of the most comprehensive multi-disciplined architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast.
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