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Case Study: Sea Defences - Minehead
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Mind Map on Case Study: Sea Defences - Minehead, created by Lauren Parle on 18/05/2015.
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Case Study: Sea Defences - Minehead
Hard Engineering
Sea wall
Curved edge to deter people from walking on it
Red walls to improve aesthetic appearance
0.6m high
Groynes
Rock
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To capture sediment & prevent longshore drift making an impact on the coastline
Rock armour
Built to protect the sea wall
Placed at the base of the cliff to dissipate wave energy
Soft Engineering
Beach Nourishment
Built the beach up by 2m
Allows tourists to enjoy more sandy beaches
Pre-1997
Existing sea defences needed upgrading
Potential storm damage of £21 million
Environmental Agency planning to protect both the coastline and the amenity value of Minehead
Post-1997
£12.3 million spent on the plan to upgrade the sea defences
Largely funded by Butlins
Completed in 2001
Outcome
Successful - all of the defences appear to be effective
£12.3m much cheaper than reparing storm damages (£21m)
Improved disabled access
New walkway improves facilities for tourists
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