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Case Study : The river Tees
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GCSE Geography Mind Map on Case Study : The river Tees, created by reecekay42 on 07/12/2013.
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Case Study : The river Tees
Upper course : Cow Green Reservoir
Built in 1970
Built mainly to provide water for the growing industries on Teeside
It traps heavy rainfull and water from snowmelt and allows water flow to be regulated downstream
Lower course : Yarm's Flood defence scheme
Flood defence scheme costed £2.1 million
Reinforced concrete walls with metal flood gates for access by people and vehicles
Earth embankments
Gabions to protect walls and embankments from erosion
Fishing platforms, street lighting and replanting to improve the environment
Building materials approved by English heritage to remain in keeping with existing architecture
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