Pevensey Bay Flashcards
1
Q
What type of engineering
A
Soft
2
Q
How much would the 150 groynes cost to replace
A
£12 million (40% of the budget)
3
Q
Recharging at pevensey
A
25,000m3 is moved annually by LSD
Trucks and lorries transport 5000m3
20,000m3 is dredged from the sea floor to on shore
4
Q
How much surplus shingle is bypassed
A
15,000m3
5
Q
What is a GPS system used for at pevensey
A
Beach surveys
Produces models of the shingle
Helps maintain the sustainability of the project
6
Q
Coastal processes at pevensey
A
South west prevailing winds
Major storm events.
