The Thames Barrier

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:flooding
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Thames_Estuary
gptkbp:awards won
gptkbp:boarding_gates gptkb:10
gptkbp:challenges gptkb:overcome
gptkbp:collaborations ongoing
gptkbp:community_engagement ongoing
gptkbp:community_feedback sought
gptkbp:community_involvement enhanced
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:steel
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1974
gptkb:1984
gptkbp:control_system computerized
gptkbp:cultural_significance recognized
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Sir_William_Halcrow
gptkbp:difficulty 1 in 1000 year flood event
gptkbp:educational_programs available
gptkbp:emergency_closure up to 10 times a year
gptkbp:emergency_services conducted regularly
in place
gptkbp:environmental_impact considered
gptkbp:flood_control yes
gptkbp:flood_risk_area gptkb:London
gptkbp:funding gptkb:government
gptkbp:has_public_transport available
gptkbp:has_visitor_center gptkb:Thames_Barrier_Information_Centre
gptkbp:height 20 meters
possible
gptkbp:height_of_gates 7 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance important engineering feat
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Thames Barrier
gptkbp:international_recognition awarded
gptkbp:is_monitored_by installed
gptkbp:length 520 meters
gptkbp:local_economy positive
gptkbp:location gptkb:River_Thames
gptkbp:maintenance £1 million
every 6 months
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
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 with local authorities
gptkbp:public_access yes
gptkbp:public_awareness conducted
gptkbp:purpose flood protection
gptkbp:related_to climate change adaptation
gptkbp:significance protects London from tidal surges
gptkbp:sustainability_practices implemented
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:upgrades planned
gptkbp:wildlife monitored
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:London
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3