Section C: Case Studies

• Holderness Coast


  In the North Of England

  The coast is eroding at a rate of 2m per year

  Scheme: Sea walls, groynes, rock armour

  Conflict: Sea defences are unattractive and have a negative impact on tourism, Not all areas are protected leaving them feeling worried about the future
• River Tees

  Upper Course - Interlocking Spurs, V-shaped valleys

  Middle Course - Ox-Bow Lakes, Meanders

  Lower Course - Levees and Estuary

  
• Banbury flood scheme


  Banbury has a history of devastating floods

  Strategy: Embankments, Flood walls

  Issues:

  • Social - Green areas improves quality of life, anxiety of flooding reduced
  • Economic - Scheme cost £18.5 million
  • Environmental - Natural floodplain used for flood storage