flood relief channel

• this is a flood relief channel

  
• flood relief channel

  channels built that divert the water around important areas or take the water elsewhere if the water gets too high
• benefit of flood relief channel

  river discharge is reduced so flood risk is reduced
• benefit of flood relief channel

  gates on the flood relief channels means release of water can be controlled
• benefit of flood relief channel

  insurance costs are lower so people are able to sell their houses
• benefit of flood relief channel

  calm water creates good boating conditions and wildlife habitats
• cost of flood relief channel

  increased discharge where the 2 rivers re-join, which increases flood risk further downstream
• cost of flood relief channel

  relief channels and the main river can both flood if its very high
• cost of flood relief channel

  its expensive and time consuming (often 10 years) so it disrupts the local peoples lives long term