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Just been reading this. Amongst other things I think it shows how vulnerable the coastline is around here to flooding and sea storms. A very topical subject at the moment.
The large rocks along Dawlish Warren, might be a solution to carry them on along the sea wall
@roberta. thats what i said in another post/ thread. someone else said this as well. just let network rail get on with the job.
Our MP is pushing for Dawlish to have a breakwater.
This is on page 7 of this week's Dawlish Gazette where she is quoted as saying:
"Looking towards the future the installation of a breakwater is crucial if we are to minimise storm damage such as this in the future and this is something I am lobbying for vociferously with ministers and government agencies".
and in her column in the same paper she writes;
"...........We need a more effective sea wall and breakwater further out to sea. I want to see innovation and pro-activity from all concerned to make this happen".
So, if anyone has any innovative ideas why not let her have them and then she can pass them on to the relevant people.
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So sorry stephen Ive read so much lately most probably missed that with everything else that has been going on. I was replying to Lynne after reading the very informative article she posted the link for. Have you read it? and yes NR are doing a brilliant job but there is no reason why we cant voice sensible solutions. I know your main interest is trains, but by your own admittance dont live here but we do, and are entitled to discuss all aspects of the railway,coastline etc what concerns us
@roberta. yes i only holiday down here, and given the chance i would live here in dawlish. dont get me wrong, you are entitled to your own voice. i just wish that people would not carry on about the inland route. as the transport secretary keeps saying all options are being kept open. and anne marie morris seems to be fighting for the coastal route. I am as well and yes i do like trains and I will read lynne`s link.
@Lynne. very interesting link. especially the ideas about the rocks at dawlish warren. and the curved wall which is at teignmouth and jersey.
Thanks Roberta for that.
Here's another interesting link - this time concerning Dawlish Warren and the EA.
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/147932.aspx
and this http://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=17267
I am not an expert in this field but why not sink 4-5 scrap ships a mile or so out.
At first it may look unsightly until the superstrcture is broken up,but it would break
up the force of the waves and eventually form a reef.
As I write this I understand the A379 is blocked at Kenton because of a fallen oak tree and as we all know we have no rail link either.
Will this concentrate minds I wonder?
Heaven forbid this should ever happen but suppose, just suppose that the Exe burst its banks at, say, Starcross. As a lot of Starcross is below sea level such an event would not only cause misery for homeowners there but also of course would mean that the rail link and the A379 would be out of action. And for how long?
So, do we do something about the sea/estuary defences or not? And if not, then what? A 'managed retreat' to which I believe the abandoning of low land is euphemistically referred?