Case Study : The river Tees

Case Study : The river Tees

1. Upper course : Cow Green Reservoir

   • Built in 1970
   • Built mainly to provide water for the growing industries on Teeside
   • It traps heavy rainfull and water from snowmelt and allows water flow to be regulated downstream

2. Lower course : Yarm's Flood defence scheme

   • Flood defence scheme costed £2.1 million
     • Reinforced concrete walls with metal flood gates for access by people and vehicles
     • Earth embankments
     • Gabions to protect walls and embankments from erosion
     • Fishing platforms, street lighting and replanting to improve the environment
     • Building materials approved by English heritage to remain in keeping with existing architecture