river management schemes - jubliee river flood relief

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what is the jubilee river?

flood relief channel on the River Thames.

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why was ir constructed?

reduce the risk of flooding in Windsor and Eton by diverting water from the River Thames.

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who was it funded by?

It was funded by the Environmental Agency and cost £330 million

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what is it?

it is the UK’s largest artificial channel and was designed to look like a natural river with meanders and shallow reed beds.

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social issues?

  • weathy properties in eton are protected

  • expense of les affulent areas downstream

  • weirs disrupt those using the river for leisure

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economic issues?

  • most expensive flood defense

  • weirs were damaged in 2003

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environmental issues?

  • concrete is unattractive

  • aquatic habitats are effected

  • spoils natural environment