The south coast of Barbados suffered from narrow beaches and shoreline damage, and the need to remedy the situation was recognized. Baird was responsible for conceptual through final design and construction of a boardwalk and headland and beach system.
The design process included physical model tests and extensive numerical modeling to define a stable solution. The project has been incredibly popular and is enjoyed daily by locals and tourists and has revitalized the south coast.
Whiting, IN, USA
An assessment of storm damage to a rubble mound revetment protecting a park in Whiting, IN, along with the design and construction of emergency repair works and preliminary design development for comprehensive rehabilitation works for the structure.
Lake Nipigon, ON, Canada
Baird was retained to complete the planning, design and construction services to protect 1,400 metres of eroding shoreline on Whitesand First Nation traditional land, located on the north shore of Lake Nipigon. The design consisted of an armour stone revetment and slope stabilization.
