Flood management scheme, Banbruy - paper 1 Flashcards
1
Q
where is Banbury
A
Oxfordshire, England
2
Q
what is the river called
A
river Cherwell
3
Q
how far away is Banbury from London
A
103 kilometres northwest of London
4
Q
why was this project required
A
Banbury had suffered with flooding numerous times
5
Q
how much did the flood damage cost in 1998
A
£12.5 million worth of damage to the railway station
6
Q
what road did they raise
A
the A361
7
Q
what did they place next to the M40
A
a 2.9km embankment
8
Q
what was put in place to transfer the water
A
pumping stations
9
Q
what was the benefit in blocking two flow outlets
A
it controls the flow down to Banbury reducing the amount of water in the river
10
Q
social benefits
A
- property is protected
- undisrupted travel
- green spaces
- recreational areas behind the embankment
11
Q
economic benefits
A
- benefits over 100 million
- businesses saved
- house insurance decreased
12
Q
environmental benefits
A
- green spaces increase
- increased habitats and biodiversity
- improved air quality
13
Q
social costs
A
- disruption during building
14
Q
economic costs
A
- cost £18.5 million
- house prices increase
15
Q
environmental costs
A
- destruction of habitats whilst being built
