UK Flood Management Scheme Case Study — Jubilee River Flashcards
Why the scheme was required; the management strategy; the social, economic, environmental issues
1
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Location
A
Relief channel runs through Windsor, Maidenhead, Eton (West of Greater London);
Parallel to River Thames
2
Q
Quick Facts
A
Constructed in late ‘90s and early ‘00s;
11km long, 50m wide;
Protects over 3000 properties
3
Q
Social (para.1)
A
People living in path need to relocate;
Settlements downstream suffer from increased flooding (moral question)
4
Q
Economic (para.2)
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Expensive —> £110 million;
Ran out of funds + needs serious maintenance;
Takes a long time to build and be effective
5
Q
Environmental (para.3)
A
Habitats are flooded and disturbed through construction;
Water level changes —> unreliable habitat;
Unattractive in low flow due to exposed concrete
