EST. 2026 • SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Protecting Australia's
coastlines with
precision engineering.

Littoral Engineering delivers expert coastal and marine solutions — from shoreline resilience to sustainable marine infrastructure.

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Local Sydney expertise
Climate-resilient design
ESTABLISHED IN SYDNEY

Engineering the future of our coastlines.

Littoral Engineering is a specialist coastal and marine engineering consultancy based in Sydney. We partner with government, developers, and asset owners to deliver resilient, sustainable solutions for Australia's dynamic coastal environments.

Our team brings together deep technical expertise in coastal processes, numerical modelling, and nature-based engineering with an intimate understanding of the unique challenges facing Sydney's beaches, estuaries, and harbours.

15+
Years combined
coastal experience
50+
Major projects
delivered across NSW
Sydney • NSW • Australia-wide
WHAT WE DO

Specialist coastal &
marine engineering services.

We provide end-to-end solutions from strategic planning and detailed design through to approvals and construction support.

Coastal Hazard & Risk Assessment

Advanced numerical modelling of waves, currents, sediment transport, erosion, and coastal inundation including sea level rise scenarios.

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Shoreline Protection & Stabilisation

Design of seawalls, groynes, revetments, and innovative living shorelines that balance protection with environmental enhancement.

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Beach Nourishment & Restoration

Full lifecycle services including sand sourcing investigations, nourishment design, placement methodology, and long-term monitoring programs.

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Marine Infrastructure Design

Jetties, wharves, breakwaters, boat ramps, marinas and waterfront structures — designed for durability, safety and environmental compliance.

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Environmental & Regulatory Support

Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), REF preparation, approvals pathways, and stakeholder engagement for coastal projects.

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Climate Adaptation & Resilience

Strategic planning for sea level rise, coastal hazard adaptation, and building long-term resilience for communities and critical infrastructure.

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SELECTED WORK

Recent projects & engagements.

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Northern Beaches shoreline protection project
NSW
COUNCIL PROJECT

Northern Beaches Shoreline Resilience Strategy

Comprehensive coastal hazard assessment, living shoreline design options, and 50-year adaptation pathway for a major Sydney LGA.

2025 — 2026
Private waterfront marina redevelopment
PRIVATE
MARINA REDEVELOPMENT

Mosman Waterfront Marina Upgrade

Detailed design of new floating marina, breakwater optimisation, and environmental approvals for a premium private marina on Sydney Harbour.

2025
Coastal infrastructure climate resilience
INFRASTRUCTURE
CLIMATE RESILIENCE

Sydney Coastal Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment

Multi-asset coastal vulnerability study and prioritised adaptation recommendations for critical transport and utility infrastructure.

2024 — 2025

* Representative projects showcasing our team's experience and capabilities. Full portfolio available upon request.

THE LITTORAL DIFFERENCE

Why leading organisations choose us.

Deep Local Knowledge

Intimate understanding of Sydney and NSW coastal processes, planning frameworks, and regulatory environments.

Sustainability First

Preference for nature-based and hybrid solutions that deliver environmental, social and economic value.

Advanced Modelling

State-of-the-art numerical modelling tools (waves, hydrodynamics, sediment transport, morphology) for robust decision making.

True Partnership

We work collaboratively with clients, regulators and communities to achieve practical, defensible outcomes.

CLIENT VOICES

Trusted by coastal leaders.

"Littoral Engineering brought exceptional technical rigour and practical insight to our complex shoreline project. Their modelling work and recommendations were instrumental in securing approvals and community support."

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Dr. Sarah Chen
Director, Coastal Planning — Northern Beaches Council

"The team at Littoral delivered a first-class design for our marina redevelopment. Their ability to balance engineering excellence, environmental outcomes and commercial realities was outstanding."

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Michael Torres
Development Director, Harbourfront Properties

"Their climate adaptation framework has become the benchmark for our organisation. Professional, responsive and genuinely invested in long-term coastal resilience for our region."

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Emma Patterson
Infrastructure Strategy Lead, Sydney Water
LET'S TALK

Ready to discuss
your coastal project?

Location
Sydney, New South Wales
Australia

Currently accepting new projects across NSW and Australia.

Virtual consultations available nationwide.

We typically respond within 24 hours on business days.