December 18th, 2023Geelong’s Dell Eco Reef wins international acclaim

The innovative modular units used in Geelong’s Dell Eco Reef project at Clifton Springs have been recognised with a prestigious international award for design and sustainability.

The project was announced as the winner of the Dezeen Award for Sustainable Design (Building Product) of the Year 2023 in London earlier this month

The award nomination was submitted by industrial designer Alex Goad of The Reef Design Lab, who designed and fabricated the 46 Erosion Mitigation Units installed by the City at The Dell beach, Clifton Springs.

Made of eco-friendly concrete using the bi-product fly ash instead of standard cement, blended with recycled shells, the units are helping to reduce coastal erosion by creating a permeable barrier in shallow water 60 metres offshore.

They’ve also created habitat for marine life and become a tourist destination for recreational snorklers and swimmers.