Oxford flood management Flashcards
1
Q
why is the flood management needed
A
city is at risk of major flooding because it is close to 2 major rivers (cherwell + thames)
2
Q
social issues caused
A
construction may affect residents lives
some people may not want to sell their land
3
Q
social benefits
A
people will feel more secure that their homes wont flood
improves public footpaths
4
Q
economic issue
A
costs over 120 million in total
5
Q
economic benefit
A
1000 homes better protected so saves cost of damage
6
Q
environmental issue
A
2000 trees removed
7
Q
environmental benefit
A
20 new hectares of riverside habitats improving biodiversity
8
Q
how does it work
A
uses hard and soft engineering
diverts water away from crowded areas
