the Thames Barrier

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:waterfall
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Thames_Estuary
gptkbp:awards received multiple
gptkbp:boarding_gates gptkb:10
gptkbp:challenges overcome during construction
gptkbp:collaborates_with international flood defense organizations
gptkbp:collaborations with universities
gptkbp:community_engagement active
gptkbp:community_involvement enhanced
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:1974
gptkb:1984
gptkbp:controls automated and manual
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in media and literature
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Sir_William_Halcrow
gptkbp:educational_programs gptkb:stock_market_index
gptkbp:emergency_services conducted regularly
in place
about 30 minutes
gptkbp:environmental_impact minimal
gptkbp:events over 200
gptkbp:expansion_plans under consideration
gptkbp:features movable gates
gptkbp:feedback considered in operations
gptkbp:future_plans upgrades and enhancements
gptkbp:has_public_transport available nearby
gptkbp:height gptkb:battle
up to 7 meters
gptkbp:historical_event significant in 2013 tidal surge
gptkbp:historical_significance first of its kind in the UK
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Thames Barrier
gptkbp:influenced_by engineering advancements
gptkbp:infrastructure gptkb:battle
gptkbp:length 520 meters
gptkbp:location gptkb:River_Thames
gptkbp:maintenance every 6 months
approximately £1 million
gptkbp:material gptkb:item
gptkbp:open_to_public gptkb:battle
gptkbp:opened gptkb:1984
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Environment_Agency
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Thames_Barrier_Park
gptkbp:partnerships with local authorities
gptkbp:public_awareness conducted
gptkbp:purpose flood protection
gptkbp:recognizes for design and function
gptkbp:related_to climate change adaptation
gptkbp:significance protects London from tidal surges
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:sustainability implemented
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:battle
gptkbp:water_management gptkb:significant
gptkbp:wildlife monitored
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Old_Royal_Naval_College
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5