River Management Case Study - Banbury
Geography: AQA GCSE, topic 3.3.21
Banbury's Flood Management Scheme
Banbury is a town located to the north of Oxford in the Cotswold Hills.
Flooding of the River Cherwell
- The River Cherwell runs through Banbury and needs management to reduce the impact of flooding.
- There were serious floods in Banbury in 1998 and 2007 when the River Cherwell burst its banks.
New flood defence scheme in 2012
- This new and improved flood defence scheme included:
- An embankment to create a flood storage reservoir.
- A new pumping station.
- Raised roads along key routes.
Benefits of the 2012 flood defence scheme
- Social benefit – Fewer people are worrying about flooding.
- Economic benefit – The scheme cost £18.5 million, but has protected houses and businesses worth £100 million.
- Environmental benefit – New trees and ponds have created habitats for wildlife.
Test yourself on River Management Case Study - Banbury
Which of the following best describes Banbury's location?
What were the key improvements in Banbury's new flood defence scheme in 2012?
In what year did Banbury's new flood defence scheme get implemented?
How much did Banbury's 2012 flood defence scheme cost to implement?