Lyme Regis - Coastal Managment Flashcards
1
Q
Why is Lyme Regis prone to erosion
A
Mix of limestone and clay
2
Q
When was phase 1
A
1990-95
3
Q
What happened in phase 1
A
Created sea wall and promenade
£1.4 million to stabilise cliffs
4
Q
When was phase 2
A
2005-07
5
Q
What happened in phase 2
A
Defences deteriorating
Beaches replenished
Rock armour extended and repaired
6
Q
What was phase 3
A
Scrapped
Other beach under threat but risk to reward
7
Q
When was phase 4
A
2015-17
8
Q
What a happened during phase 4
A
Sea wall repaired and extended
Stabilising and helping drain cliffs - 480 homes
£20 million
9
Q
When’s phase 5
A
To do
10
Q
What happens in phase 5
A
Repair the promenade walkway
Strengthen sea wall
