Waterfront design and management awards

The Blackpool Central Area Coast Protection Scheme, UK

The event celebrates the collective and individual achievements of civil engineers and civil engineering in the North West.

The scheme involves the construction of new coastal defences to the central tourist area of the town including; the iconic Blackpool Tower, an historic tramway, three pleasure piers, many hotels, arcades and other tourist facilities. The coastal defence project is part of a jigsaw of schemes that form a regeneration master plan for the town.

Halcrow provided support to client Blackpool Council, through the development of the Project Appraisal Report for funding from defra. Halcrow subsequently undertook the detailed design of the coastal defence elements of the scheme in advance of construction commencing in 2005. The judges highlighted the close partnership between client and landscape architect in defining the vision. This was enhanced by early contractor involvement, enabling successful delivery of this strategic project. The judges were extremely impressed with the quality of the finished product, particularly the fact that its superior design was backed up by extensive research and further enhanced by the effective use of materials.

Dames Point Container Terminal, Jacksonville Port Authority, USA

Halcrow won the competition for its innovative and sustainable dredging solution at the Jacksonville Dames Point container terminal.

COPRI – a division of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) - awarded the 2009 ‘large project winner’ gong to Halcrow against stiff competition from many other hopeful contenders.

Intrepid Pier 86, New York

USS Intrepid is the main attraction for visitors to the Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum at Pier 86 in New York City.

Halcrow provided the detailed design for the replacement 150 ft by 780 ft structure, which provides public access to the Intrepid and other moored vessels. The new deck features stair and elevator towers enabling improved access, landscaped areas, and will showcase the iconic Concorde aircraft, previously displayed on a barge next to the old pier.

Hudson River Park Pier 25, New York

Hudson River Park represents New York City’s largest open space development since Central Park took shape over a century ago.

Halcrow’s value engineering efforts reduced the estimated construction cost of an earlier design. Such innovative changes slashed both the materials and time required for construction.

Masterplan concept for Les Cotes des Anges, Tunisia

The awards highlight projects in the Middle East and Africa that represent the pinnacle of design, functionality and innovation.

The waterfront future projects category celebrates the most distinctive waterfront developments - those which show design sensitivity and maximize water as a resource.