Medmerry case study novemeber 2013 Flashcards
1
Q
how much money spent on the realignment scheme?
A
£28 million
2
Q
where is medmerry?
A
west sussex
3
Q
build how many km of new sea walls?
A
7km up to 2km inland
4
Q
how have they done it?
A
- 450,000 cubic metres of earth have been dug up
- 60,000 tonnes of rock imported
5
Q
why have they done it?
A
by letting the waters in, the environment agency says the risk of flooding for hundreds of homes will be reduced. the surrendered land will become a wetland habitat for many species
