Thames Barrier

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:flooding
gptkbp:academic_programs innovative
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Thames_Estuary_2100_project
gptkbp:boarding_gates gptkb:10
gptkbp:challenges high tides and storm surges
gptkbp:climate_adaptation considered
gptkbp:closure_events documented
gptkbp:closure_frequency varies annually
gptkbp:community_engagement ongoing
gptkbp:community_involvement encouraged
gptkbp:construction_cost £500 million
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:steel
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1974
gptkbp:control_system computerized
gptkbp:design up to 2030
gptkbp:design_features movable gates
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Sir_William_Halcrow
gptkbp:educational_programs available
gptkbp:emergency_closure_time about 30 minutes
gptkbp:emergency_services coordinated with local authorities
gptkbp:environmental_impact considered
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1984
gptkbp:flood_control multiple
conducted regularly
up to 1 in 1000 years
gptkbp:flood_risk_area gptkb:Thames_Gateway
gptkbp:has_visitor_center yes
gptkbp:height 20 meters
gptkbp:height_of_gates 7 meters
gptkbp:height_of_the_river_during_closure up to 7 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance important
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thames Barrier
gptkbp:international_recognition received
gptkbp:is_monitored_by real-time
gptkbp:is_protected_by gptkb:London
gptkbp:length 520 meters
gptkbp:location gptkb:River_Thames
gptkbp:maintenance £1 million
regular
gptkbp:opened gptkb:1984
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Environment_Agency
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:part_of Thames Barrier and Flood Risk Management Strategy
gptkbp:partnerships international
gptkbp:project gptkb:1984
gptkbp:public_access limited
gptkbp:public_awareness conducted
gptkbp:purpose flood protection
gptkbp:significant_engineering_feat yes
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:upgrades planned
gptkbp:wildlife studied
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Thames_River
gptkb:Greenwich
gptkb:River_Thames
gptkb:The_Thames_River
gptkb:Thames
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4