Pevensey Bay Flashcards
1
Q
Risks
A
Coastal flooding (low lying land)
Sea levels continuing to rise
Storm frequency increasing
2
Q
What is being protected
A
10,000 properties
Recreational sites
Commercial sites
3
Q
Hold the line
A
Beach re nourishment- shingle brought from the sospan dau, 200 lorry loads per day.
Beach surveys- surveys help understand the amount of shingle needed
Experimental use of tyres- experimenting using old tyres to increase the shingle ridge
4
Q
Previous management
A
150 groaned
Around 10 groynes being repaired
