Sea Palling Advance the Line Strategy - CASE STUDY

Question 1

What was phase one of the strategy?

Answer 1

1. 150,000 tonnes of rock armour placed at the foot of the sea walls
2. 1.4 million cubed metres of sand added to the beach
3. 4 Offshore bars built 250 metres offshore on an existing sand bar (240 metres long)

Question 2

How was the strategy adapted in phase two to improve it?

Answer 2

1. Maintenance of existing sea walls and offshore bars
2. Reefs made shorter (160m long) and lower to allow overtopping, preventing tombolos and allowing LSD

Question 3

What was the main reason for the new strategy?

Answer 3

The current sea walls built in 1954 did not have the protection of a wide beach resulting in sea wall damage.

Question 4

How long is the management plan designed to last?

Answer 4

50 years

Question 5

How much flooding would occur if sea walls are breached?

Answer 5

6000 hectares

Question 6

What main tourist attraction is at risk if the North Norfolk coast was to become eroded?

Answer 6

The Norfolk Broads National Park.