Water - River Quaggy Flashcards
1
Q
What was initially done to the Quaggy to reduce flood risk?
A
Channelisation
Concrete culverts + channels
2
Q
Why was further action taken to reduce flooding in Lewisham + Greenwhich?
A
Urbanisation increased flood risk
3
Q
Which group was formed by local residents?
A
QWAG
Quaggy Waterways Action Group
4
Q
Which natural floodplain was restored as part of the Quaggy reparation?
A
Sutcliffe Park
Culverts + concrete casing removed
5
Q
What was done in Sutcliffe Park to accommodate the Quaggy?
A
Lowering + reshaping land
85,000m3 storage capacity
6
Q
What were the environmental benefits of the scheme?
A
Flood storage creation
Biodiversity
Wetland habitats
7
Q
What is soft flood management?
A
Prevention through use of the environment + natural resources
