Case study:Rainham Creek and Thames Confluence

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Status Complete
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Themes Estuary, Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Social benefits
Country England
Main contact forename Jennifer
Main contact surname Norman
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Partner organisations Fairview Ind Est (c/o Racefold Management), LDA, LTGDC, London Borough of Havering, London Riverside BID
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New bridge and road linking the Fairview Industrial Estate with the Ferry Lane industrial area. Associated improvements to the river banks.
Reasons for enhancement: Access and biodiversity

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Location: 51° 30' 27.75" N, 0° 10' 28.00" E
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Catchment and subcatchment

Catchment

River basin district Thames
River basin Roding, Beam and Ingrebourne

Subcatchment

River name Ingrebourne
Area category 10 - 100 km²
Area (km2)
Maximum altitude category 100 - 200 m
Maximum altitude (m) 125125 m <br />0.125 km <br />12,500 cm <br />
Dominant geology Calcareous
Ecoregion Great Britain
Dominant land cover Improved grassland
Waterbody ID GB106037028130



Other case studies in this subcatchment: Dovers Corner, Frog Island, Rainham Creek Tidal Sluice Removal


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WFD water body codes GB106037028130
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WFD water body name Ingrebourne
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Invasive species present No
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Reach length directly affected (m) 100 m0.1 km <br />10,000 cm <br />
Project started 2008/01/01
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Reasons for river restoration

Mitigation of a pressure Urbanisation
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Other reasons for the project Recreation


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Bank/bed modifications Bank reprofiling
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Social measures (incl. engagement) Improved public access
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