Cummins Cederberg is providing coastal and marine engineering services to assess and classify the condition of approximately 72,000 LF (13.6 miles) of municipal seawalls. This strategic seawall capital improvement plan includes considerations
for rising sea level and increased severe storm events, understanding the City’s vision for the seawalls by neighborhood and downtown waterfront district, development of a GIS database for the seawalls, development of a coastal design toolbox, prioritization of repairs and/or replacements based on available funding, maintenance of a project website, grant support, and making recommendations for changes to local seawall ordinances.

Our team of engineers began with comprehensive above- and below-water inspections for all the City’s municipal seawalls, documenting the condition of each existing seawall in detail. Following these inspections, the team is compiling a comprehensive report of findings, highlighting critical areas needing immediate attention and those requiring long-term maintenance.

Based on the findings described in the comprehensive report, Cummins Cederberg is developing the strategic capital improvement plan that outlines priority projects with an actionable roadmap to support the City’s implementation for improved resiliency against present coastal conditions and future flood risks. This plan will prioritize seawall repairs and replacements, align improvements with available funding sources, and incorporate sustainable and resilient design principles to ensure the seawalls can withstand future climate challenges.

Additionally, we are working to provide recommendations for updating local seawall ordinances to enhance regulatory frameworks and promote best practices in coastal engineering.