Lyme Regis (Coastal Management)

Question 1

Where is it located?

Answer 1

Dorset, UK

Question 2

What are the two methods of coastal management in Lyme Regis?

Answer 2

Beach front and Slopes

Question 3

What does the Beach front method involve?

Answer 3

To combat wave attack : Groynes, Extended Cobb, Sea Walls and Rock Armour (All examples of Hard Engineering) + Beach nourishment.

Question 4

What does the Slopes method involve?

Answer 4

To prevent landslides : Soil Nailing/Piling has been used and a Landslide Warning System has been introduced.

Question 5

What are the benefits of the coastal management methods?

Answer 5

• 140 properties lost over the next 50 years if no action taken
• Protection secures tourism which is worth £994 million
• Safeguards beach
• Improves access to amenities
  >BENEFITS OUTWEIGH COSTS 6:1

Question 6

What are the costs of the coastal management methods?

Answer 6

• Costs £21 million
• Environmental impacts
• Terminal groyne syndrome further down coast