The project team on site at Hengisbury Head (L-R) Peter Christie, BCP Council’s South West Flood & Coastal (SWFaC) Capital Projects Manager; Alice Hall, A Hall Marine; Eva Walton, MSCi Marine Biology student, Southampton University; Renske Free & Phil Lamb, Boskalis Westminster; Robin Harley, Countryside Manager (East) at BCP Council; Alistair McMillan, AtkinsRéalis; Zak Bourn, SWFaC Engineer & Matt Hosey, SWFaC Head of Service.

The ICE South West judging panel’s visit to the project site

The feedback

“The project impressed the judges with its thoughtful approach to a complex engineering challenge in a sensitive and exposed coastal environment. During their visit, the judges experienced first-hand the tough weather conditions that the project team had to cope with while keeping the upgrade on track.

“Through close collaboration with stakeholders and innovative environmental enhancements—like textured shoreline blocks to support marine life—the team showed how resilience can be delivered with care, creativity, and lasting impact.”

The result

At the awards ceremony (L-R) Dr Alice Hall, A Hall Marine; Matt Hosey, Peter Christie & Bret Davies, SWFaC; Phil Lamb & Jeremy Littlejohn, Boskalis Westminster; Alistair McMillan, AtkinsRéalis

Criteria for the Resilience Award:

• Demonstrate resilience to climate change, extreme weather, or other environmental pressures.
• Adapt to future uncertainties, including long-term sustainability and risk mitigation.
• Showcase innovative engineering solutions that enhance durability, flexibility, and robustness.
• Engage with communities and stakeholders to ensure the project meets local needs and withstands future pressures.
• Deliver measurable benefits in terms of reduced risk, improved safety, or enhanced service continuity.”