Lyme Regis case study

Question 1

Describe phase 1 on reconstructing Lyme Regis.

Answer 1

• new sea wall

- £1.4 million spent on stabilising cliffs

Question 2

Describe phase 2 of the reconstruction of Lyme Regis.

Answer 2

• £22 million
• new sea walls and promenades
• creation wide sand and shingle beach
• rock armour at The Cobb

Question 3

Describe phase 3 of the reconstruction of Lyme Regis.

Answer 3

• prevent landslides and erosion at The Cobb

- cancelled because costs outweighed the benefits

Question 4

Describe phase 4 of the reconstruction of Lyme Regis.

Answer 4

• £20 million
• 390 metre tall sea wall
• nailing, piling, drainage to protect 480 homes

Question 5

What are the three benefits of the reconstruction of Lyme Regis?

Answer 5

• increased tourist numbers
• new defences have lasted through recent stormy weather
• Cobb harbour protected: benefitting fishermen and boat owners

Question 6

What are three disadvantages of the reconstruction of Lyme Regis?

Answer 6

• cost a total of £50 million
• preventing landslides prevents the discovery of fossils, causing conflicts
• increased tourists leads to increased congestion and litter