Lyme regis case study

Question 1

where is Lyme Regis

Answer 1

Dorset part of the Jurassic coast

Question 2

what is Lyme Regis’s main source of income

Answer 2

tourism

Question 3

why were tourism numbers down

Answer 3

lack of beach due to erosion

Question 4

why did Lyme Regis need coastal management

Answer 4

town constructed on unstable cliffs
they are vulnerable to landslides
high levels of erosion

Question 5

what is the geology of Lyme Regis like

Answer 5

made up of mostly clay on top of limestone

Question 6

3 positives

Answer 6

attractiveness of the seafront due to beach nourishment and wide promenade
this led to an increased amount of visitors
harbour is better protected benefiting the fishing industry

Question 7

what was included in phase 1

Answer 7

construction of a sea wall and promenade
cliff stabilisation using large nails

Question 8

what was included in phase 2

Answer 8

beaches replenished, rock armor extended, 22 million

Question 9

what was included in phase 3

Answer 9

never happened

Question 10

what was included in phase 4

Answer 10

sea wall extended and repaired, stabilising cliffs helping them drain, 20 mil

Question 11

what was included in phase 5

Answer 11

repair walkway and strengthen sea wall, to do