PROTECTION MEASURES FOR THE COAST
THE BACKGROUND
Protection measure adopting Geo-tubes as seawall for the stretch of Shankarpur along the coast of West Bengal, India has been implemented. It is the first of its kind in India & first of its kind in locations where tidal range is large (5.5m).
LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCES
- Vandalism
- Toe protection
- Quality of material exposed to UV sun rays
RECOMMENDATION FOR FUTURE APPLICATIONS
- Toe protection
- Educate locals
- Protect the top cover of geotube with additional mattress
- Awareness about water damage company
Please ensure that if your place experiences water or flood damage call the nearest certified restoration services to clear them.