Our maritime engineers / modellers have a great depth of experience in working on projects located in Trinidad and Tobago waters that few other consultants can match.
In 2006, we completed a 20 km coastal assessment for a major energy company in Point Fortin. This study included a comprehensive 9-month data acquisition campaign and extensive numerical modelling (waves, currents, sediment transport and beach morphology) studies using both DHI and Delft software.
Halcrow is well versed in cost efficient coastal structure designs for structures subject to coastal forcings of the Gulf of Paria. Halcrow completed the detailed design of shore protection alternatives to protect an existing natural gas pipeline in the immediate vicinity of the coastline at Clifton Hill Beach, Point Fortin, Trinidad & Tobago. Halcrow’s design replaced the failed pre-existing seawall. The design considered the most natural coastline possible while still providing protection for the natural gas pipeline. Ultimately, the emphasis was placed on pipeline protection.
Halcrow has experience in design of coastal structures in Trinidad & Tobago. Atlantic LNG (ALNG) retained Halcrow to perform major coastal engineering project adjacent to its LNG terminal site in Point Fortin, Trinidad, where the local coastline configuration had been subject to severe erosion. Halcrow performed field investigations including a comprehensive nine-month monitoring program for waves, currents, water levels, and beach profiles, followed by the repair design for a failed seawall. Following problem identification, assessment of alternatives and conceptual designs, Halcrow performed numerical modelling and managed a physical model study to produce a secure, reliable design that met ALNG’s strict maintenance requirements. Phase 1 of the project has been successfully built to the client’s satisfaction.
Halcrow was appointed in 1999 to prepare a master plan for the waterfront of the national capital. Considerations included modelling of coastal processes to ensure adequate water quality in the conceptual designs. We have since been involved in coastal forcing considerations to support proposed marina developments in Port of Spain.
Our port experience includes a master plan for the Point Lisas Port Expansion for PLIPDECO, and we are presently involved in a major energy port expansion project at Galeota