Lyme regis Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Lyme Regis?
A
- Small coastal town in Dorset, it is popular for tourists
2
Q
What issues are there?
A
- Unstable cliffs
- Powerful waves from the south west
- The foreshore erosion
- Sea walls have been breached
3
Q
How has the coastline been managed in phase 1 and 2?
A
- New sea walls and promenades
- Cliffs stabilised
- Creation of wide sand and shingle beach
- Extension of rock armour
4
Q
How was the coastline manged in Phase 4?
A
- new sea wall
- Cliffs stabilised
5
Q
What was the total cost of the projects?
A
43 million pounds
6
Q
What were the positive out comes?
A
- increased visitor numbers and seafront businesses are doing well
- New defences withhold storms
- Harbour is better protected
7
Q
What are the negative out comes?
A
- Increased visitor numbers has caused conflict
- Some think the new defences spoil the landscape
- New sea wall may interfere with natural processes
