The Jubilee River Flashcards
1
Q
Where?
A
River Thames
2
Q
What?
A
Flood management scheme
3
Q
Economic impacts
A
Costs £330 million, uks most expensive scheme
Environment agency ran out of money
Costs a lot of money to repair the weir
4
Q
Social impacts
A
Successfully protected key areas from flooding
However created more flooding downstream in town called wraysbury
Weirs disrupt those using river for leisure
5
Q
Environmental impacts
A
Concrete weirs look unattractive
Algae collects which affects habitats
Destroyed habitats
6
Q
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