Lyme Regis Flashcards
1
Q
What hard engineering was used?
A
Rock armour
Gabion mattresses (breaks water early)
Groynes to stop LSD
2
Q
Benefits of the hard engineering?
A
Less costal erosion means land is protected.
Tourism is increased as the protection is interesting and unusual.
3
Q
Problems with hard engineering :
A
Costs a lot - council taxes go up
Ugly - puts residents off
Interferes with natural processes
4
Q
Lyme Regis soft engineering
A
Managed retreat ,
Beach replenishment
5
Q
Benefits of the soft engineering at Lyme Regis :
A
Works with nature
Encourages tourism as sandy beaches are desirable .
Replicates natural environment so no eye sore.
6
Q
Problems with soft engineering at Lyme engineering :
A
It’s a big investment over time
