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1
Q

Name the locations of the 2 gates

A

Teddington Weir & Canvey Island

2
Q

How many hours notice is required to shut the gate?

A

7 hours

3
Q

How many times a year was the gate expected to shut?

A

2-3 times/year

4
Q

How many times a year is the gate shut?

A

~16 times/year

5
Q

By which year is the gate expected to have to close on every high tide?

A

2050

6
Q

How much area does the barrier protect?

A

125 square miles

7
Q

How many people does the barrier protect?

A

1.25 million people

8
Q

What value of property does the river protect?

A

£80 billion

9
Q

How long is the barrier?

A

520m