Coasts - Thames Gateway Project

Question 1

Name the locations of the 2 gates

Answer 1

Teddington Weir & Canvey Island

Question 2

How many hours notice is required to shut the gate?

Answer 2

7 hours

Question 3

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

Answer 3

2-3 times/year

Question 4

How many times a year is the gate shut?

Answer 4

~16 times/year

Question 5

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

Answer 5

2050

Question 6

How much area does the barrier protect?

Answer 6

125 square miles

Question 7

How many people does the barrier protect?

Answer 7

1.25 million people

Question 8

What value of property does the river protect?

Answer 8

£80 billion

Question 9

How long is the barrier?

Answer 9

520m