Kielder Water Flashcards
1
Q
What was the impacts of building the reservoir? (3)
A
56 families displaced, farmland and habitats destroyed
2
Q
What are the 3 main functions of the dam and resevoir?
A
Tourism, water to supply the North East, generating HEP
3
Q
What are the main tourist attractions of Kielder water?
A
Walking, boating, cycling
4
Q
Why was Kielder water considered ‘too late’?
A
Because it was built to supply water to the growing industry to cities like Newcastle but the industry was already declining by the time it had been built
5
Q
Why did Kielder come into its own in recent years?
A
During recent droughts water from Kielder was sent by tanker all around the country
6
Q
How long is Kielder water?
A
10km long lake
