Work Plan
Our Work Plan is the guiding compass of TRANSEATION project. It’s meticulously designed into 18 work packages, each with its unique objectives and deliverables. These work packages represent the building blocks of our project, encompassing key tasks, milestones, and outcomes. By following this structured approach, we ensure a comprehensive coverage of all project aspects and a systematic progression towards our goals. Keep an eye on our Work Plan to track our journey and witness how each work package contributes to the bigger picture.
WORK PACKAGES
WP1
WP2
WP3
WP4
WP5
WP6
WP7
WP8
WP9
WP10
WP11
WP12
WP13
WP14
WP15
WP16
WP17
WP18
WP1. Project Oversight and Coordination I.
To ensure execution of the project according to contract and its objectives and to ensure efficient co-ordination, fluent communication partners and the EC, timely reporting, and delivery of results.
WP2. Project Oversight and Coordination II
This WP is a continuation of WP1 with the same objective to ensure the execution of the project according to the contract and its objectives and to ensure efficient coordination, fluent communication between partners and the EC, timely reporting, and delivery of results.
WP3. Development of EBM Framework for Combined Blue-Grey Infrastructures.
The main objective is to further-develop the Systems Approach into an applicable EBM Framework that provides a systematic and stepwise guidance for the planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of hybrid NbS.
WP4. Coastal Defense Infrastructure Prototype I: creation.
The main objective is to test and validate costal protection infrastructure as an NbS through performing pre-deployment measurements and modelling for selected deployment site, designing and constructing an artificial reef infrastructure, and deploying an artificial reef in selected site.
WP5. Coastal Defense Infrastructure Prototype II: creation.
To test and validate coastal protection infrastructure as a Nature-based Solution (NbS), we start by conducting pre-deployment measurements and establishing technical specifications. Next, we design and validate preliminary prototypes. Finally, we deploy and install the coastal protection infrastructure at the chosen site.
WP6. Offshore Wind Farm Infrastructure Prototype: creation
The objective of this work package is to test and validate offshore wind farm infrastructure as a Nature-based Solution (NbS). To achieve this, we will identify potential locations on DemoSATH for placing NbS infrastructures (LBU and SRU), compare alternatives, and check constraints. We will adapt the design of both LBUs and SRUs, as well as the LBU support system and SRU recovery system to fit DemoSATH. This will be followed by the manufacturing of LBUs and SRUs and their installation on the DemoSATH platform. Finally, we will apply the knowledge gained from the DemoSATH project to design and adapt solutions for the Medfloat precommercial park.
WP7. Low-Trophic Aquaculture Infrastructure Prototype: creation.
The primary aim is to test and validate a low-trophic aquaculture infrastructure as a nature-based solution (NbS). To achieve this, we intend to design, develop, and implement this infrastructure, incorporating experimental designs for aquaculture trials. Additionally, we aim to improve the design and production of biobased ropes for mussel and seaweed IMTA (Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture) in longline and raft demonstrators.
WP8. Monitoring of Combined Infrastructures Prototypes
The main objective is to monitor the demonstrator infrastructures. To achieve this, we will oversee the implemented coastal protection infrastructure demonstrators I and II, the offshore wind farms, and the low-trophic aquaculture infrastructure, all as nature-based solutions (NbS).
WP9: Development of Citizen Science Digital Application
The main purpose is to design and develop the citizen science digital platform. To achieve this, we will launch the first public version of the project’s Citizen Science participation toolkit and then extend this toolkit with additional planned functionalities.
WP10: Hybrid Infrastructure Management Tool I Development
The aim of this work pakage is to design and develop a comprehensive Data Sharing Platform that will serve as a valuable tool for data providers, developers, and regulators, including the partners of the project, to share information and access a data repository as well as to ensure data traceability. The objective is to integrate all the data collected from the various outcomes and results of the NbS infrastructures demonstrators, monitoring, social engagement, and public repositories, making them available to the public and as a sharing platform for other European observation platforms.
WP11: Hybrid Infrastructure Management Tool II Development
This work package aims to design and develop a hybrid infrastructure management tool featuring a 3D digital twin of each hybrid blue-grey infrastructure. This tool will offer valuable insights from data collected in previous work packages and generate predictive scenarios to assess the effectiveness of these nature-based solutions (NbS) and enhance decision-making. To achieve this, we will ensure data accessibility and develop predictive models, as well as create a 3D digital twin to evaluate the effectiveness of the hybrid blue-grey NbS.
WP12: Stakeholder Engagement & Expansion I
The main objective is to design and define a standard methodology to engage relevant stakeholders, including both public and private actors, and ensure their active participation in the co-creation process. To achieve this, we will establish a common methodology for engaging stakeholders in the demonstrator’s areas, encouraging their involvement and considering their opinions. Additionally, we will identify and engage with relevant stakeholders in each demonstrator.
WP13: Stakeholder Engagement & Expansion II
Our primary focus is to sustain active involvement with the appropriate stakeholders at each demonstrator. Their participation in activities and contributions to the blue-grey hybrid infrastructures are crucial. To achieve this, we have two specific objectives. First, we intend to utilize the stakeholder engagement methodology with the key participants in the demonstrators, stimulating their involvement and gathering valuable inputs. Secondly, we plan to channel these inputs towards the evaluation and communication work packages, ensuring their perspectives are considered and effectively incorporated.
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WP14: Evidence-Based Effectiveness Evaluation of Hybrid Blue-Grey Infrastructures in Project Demonstrators
The focus of this work package is to drive the effective implementation and scaling-up of blue-grey infrastructures through evidence-based knowledge. This involves gathering technical evidence from successful implementations, acquiring ecological and environmental data on the effectiveness of these infrastructures, and collecting financial, economic, and social impact evidence. Additionally, the Systems Approach will be tailored to meet the specific needs and features of the blue-grey infrastructures.
WP15: Development of Framework for “Blue Buildings” Rating System
This work package focuses on helping define an innovative framework for a blue buildings rating system. This involves the development of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for hybrid coastal and marine infrastructures, sourcing all pertinent information, transforming and structuring this information, and finally, creating a comprehensive building program manual.
WP16: Dissemination and Communication I
Work package 16 aims to share and spread results to stakeholders and the public. This involves setting up, adding initial public content, and launching the website. Additionally, it includes the design of informational and educational materials for consortium partners.
WP17: Dissemination and Communication II
The primary focus is to effectively promote the outputs of TRANSEATION to relevant stakeholders, local administration in demonstration sites and associated regions. This ensures the dissemination and communication of project activities, as well as the results to the scientific community and the general public. A key part of this involves the development and implementation of a strategic, impact-oriented Dissemination and Communication plan to ensure the project’s high-quality content reaches the most relevant channels.
WP18: Exploitation
Work Package 18 aims to develop business and operational plans for hybrid infrastructures, emphasizing their economic feasibility. It includes planning for a hybrid coastal protection infrastructure, creating a sustainable business model for a hybrid offshore wind farm, and outlining a path for the industrial implementation of low trophic hybrid aquaculture infrastructures. The work package leverages environmental, social, and economic data from the project to validate the conversion of environmental benefits into socio-economic gains.