Newcastle Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Newcastle located
A
It is located in the dundrum bay and has a 20km beach
2
Q
When were the original groynes made and what were they made out of
A
They were concrete and constructed in the 1980s
3
Q
How does the urban council plan to make a new set of groynes
A
A new wooden set of groynes are being planned on and will be 20-30 metres and cost 1250 pounds per metre
4
Q
What does the sea wall act as
A
A promenade
5
Q
In 2002 after a severe storm describe how the sea wall changed
A
It was repaired and extended at a cost of £4 million
Raised by 1m and now has a curve
6
Q
What is the downside to the sea wall
A
Due to the water going off the sea wall it has led to beach erosion
