George Colfer will give an overview of Wexford County Councils work along it's 260 km coastline. He will also look at the challenges we face as a county.

Coastal erosion - a case study

George Colfer is the Coastal Engineer and a Project Lead at Wexford County Council. He is a Chartered Engineer with a BE in Civil Engineering (UCD) and MEngSc in Water Engineering (UCD).

George has a deep rooted interest and affiliation with all things coastal which goes back to his childhood, growing up on the Hook Peninsula in south west Wexford. George manages all aspects of the Wexford coastline in his role as Coastal Engineer; ranging from beach management, cultural and heritage projects to coastal engineering works and studies. He works closely with local groups and various stakeholders to improve coastal communities.

George is responsible for major coastal protection projects, including one currently underway at Rosslare.  He has attained seven blue flags and eight green coast awards for beaches in Wexford.  George also oversees many cultural and heritage projects including the recent completion of two unique coastal gardens.