Lyme Regis, Jurassic Coast

Question 1

Why management was needed?

Answer 1

Erosion rates were high due to geology of the area
Popular tourist destination (economic value of the area)
Houses have been destroyed or damaged ( economic and social loss)

Question 2

Phase 1 completed in 1995?

Answer 2

New sea wall and promenade built east of the river lym’s mouth. 2003-2004 a £1.4 million emergency project stabilised the cliffs

Question 3

Phase 2 (2005-2007)?

Answer 3

£22 million project. New sea walls, promenade and sand and shingle beach to absorb wave energy. Rock amour at the cobb

Question 4

Phase 3?

Answer 4

Not undertaken. Decided to leave this stretch of coast alone as the costs outweighed benefits

Question 5

Phase 4 (2013-2014)?

Answer 5

£19.5 million new 390m sea wall built in front of the existing one for added protection and extensive cliff stabilisation was carried out to safeguard 480 homes

Question 6

Positives of the management scheme?

Answer 6

New beaches have increased visitor numbers and sea front businesses are thriving
Harbour is now better protected, benefitting boat owners and fishermen
New defences have stood up to recent stormy winters
480 properties saved

Question 7

Negatives of management scheme ?

Answer 7

Increased visitor numbers led to conflicts with some local people who think traffic congestion and litter have increased
Some people think that new defences have spoilt the natural coastal landscape
New sea wall may interfere with coastal processes and affect neighbouring stretches of coastline causing problems elsewhere
Expensive scheme.