Coastal Protection: Gabions
What are they? - Wire cages usually filled with crushed rocks, and then piled up along the shore to prevent or reduce coastal erosion by weakening wave energy.
Stability? - Short term protection of 5 to 10 years.
Durability- Wires need constant maintenance as they are easily corroded by seawater. They are also affected by excessive trampling and vandalism.
Problems - They are unsightly and can become a danger along the beach.
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