Coastal landscapes

Question 1

What was the name of the coastline being managed?

Answer 1

Lyme Regis

Question 2

How many phases were there to the coastal protection in Lyme Regis?

Answer 2

4 phases

Question 3

How much did phase one cost?

Answer 3

£1.4 million

Question 4

What did phase one involve?

Answer 4

• New Sea wall

- Stabilised the cliffs with nails, this allowed the rocks to be held together.

Question 5

How much did stage 2 at Lyme Regis cost?

Answer 5

£22 million

Question 6

What did phase 2 involve?

Answer 6

• New sea wall and promenades

- Extension of rock armour at the Cobb and eastern sea front.

Question 7

What happened to stage 3 of the coastal defence at Lyme Regis?

Answer 7

It was never undertaken as the costs outweighed the benefits.

Question 8

What did phase 4 involve?

Answer 8

• involved building a 390m sea wall in front of the existing wall.
• Extensive nailing of the cliffs and drainage to stabilise the cliffs. This protected 480 homes.

Question 9

How much did phase 4 cost?

Answer 9

£20 million

Question 10

What positive outcomes did the coastal management at Lyme Regis have?

Answer 10

• New beaches have increased visitor numbers
• New defences have stood up to recent storms
• The harbour is now better protected which benefits fishermen and boat owners.

Question 11

What negative impacts has the management at Lyme Regis had?

Answer 11

• The increased visitor numbers have led to conflicts with the local residents
• Increased traffic and litter
• Some people feel the new defences have spoilt the natural environment
• The new sea wall may impact the coastline further down, causing conflict elsewhere
• Stabilising the cliffs may prevent landslides that could lead to fossils being revealed - a potential conflict.