1. Defending Lyme Regis

2. Where is it?

3. What is it like?

5. What are the issues?

7. Landslides – Geological problems

8. What do you have to do?
You have been commissioned by West Dorset Council to draw up a plan to defend Lyme Regis, in particular the area inside the present harbour to the east of the Cobb. The council wants a scheme that will meet the social, economic and environmental needs of the town.
The cost & effectiveness of the scheme will be key factors in deciding on the successful plan.
Resources:
Background info on Lyme Regis
Sketch 1 – variable costs of coastal defences.
Sketch 2 – outline sketch of Lyme Regis area.
Table 1
Locals’ views
Environmental Impact Assessment sheet
Evaluate all the defence options; consider the different views;
Devise a plan to protect the town – present your ideas as a report with sketches etc as appropriate.