River Landscapes Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of the town in which embankments were constructed?
A
Banbury
2
Q
What date did the flood management scheme in Banbury begin?
A
2012
3
Q
How long was the earth embankment in Banbury?
A
2.9km
4
Q
What motorway was the embankment built paralell to?
A
M40
5
Q
What social impacts did the flood management at Banbury have?
A
- Reduced anxiety
- improved quality of life for people
- A361 will open during a flood to minimise road disruption
6
Q
What economic impacts did the flood management at Banbury have?
A
- Cost £18.5 million
- Money was given from the environment agency
- The embankment protects 441 houses and 73 businesses, this will save £100 million in savings
7
Q
What environmental impacts did the flood management at Banbury have?
A
- 100,000 tonnes of earth taken from nearby creating a reservoir
- creation of new habitats
- part of the floodplain will be allowed to flood during high river levels
