lyme regis SEA DEFENCES

• Where is Lime Regis located?

  Dorset, on the way to Devon
• What is the focus of the Lime Regis case study?

  Its coastal defenses
• What type of defenses have been implemented in Lime Regis?

  Coastal defenses
• What has been the financial investment in Lime Regis's defenses?

  Significant money has been spent
• What are the pros and cons of the defenses in Lime Regis?

  They are effective but costly
• What are the main features of Lime Regis's coastal defenses?

  • Rock armor
  • Beach replenishment
  • Seawall
  • Harbor arms
• What is rock armor made of?

  Large granite boulders
• What is the purpose of rock armor in Lime Regis?

  To protect existing defenses
• How effective is rock armor in terms of maintenance?

  It requires no maintenance
• What is beach replenishment?

  Adding sand and shingle to beaches
• Why is beach replenishment important for coastal defenses?

  It absorbs wave energy
• Where does the sand for beach replenishment come from?

  From dredging the harbor
• How often is the harbor dredged in Lime Regis?

  Every year
• What is the dual purpose of dredging the harbor?

  To improve navigation and replenish beaches
• How long is the seawall in Lime Regis?

  390 meters
• What is the cost of the recent seawall improvements?

  1.4 million
• What are the benefits of the coastal defenses in Lime Regis?

  They protect the coastline and increase visitors
• What negative impacts have arisen from increased visitors in Lime Regis?

  Traffic congestion and litter increase
• How do some people feel about the new defenses in Lime Regis?

  They believe it spoils the natural landscape
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of the coastal defenses in Lime Regis?

  Advantages:

  • Effective protection against storms
  • Increased visitor numbers
  • Harbor protection supports local economy

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Traffic congestion
  • Increased litter
  • Spoiling of natural landscape