In a quest to find some realistic and meaningful comparisons for the 230,000,000 tonnes ( 143 Million cubic metres ) of aggregates so far dredged offshore to Great Yarmouth alone, here are what are some rather surprising facts that came forth from members of our local coastal group:-
- The volume dug out to create the Panama Canal.
- 23 times the total excavated for the Channel Tunnel.
- 5470 times the volume of the Titanic’s hull.
- Enough to fill Trafalgar square to a depth of 6217 metres. (Note – Nelsons column is 51 metres tall).
And the authorities that so readily issue the licences to continue to dredge still deny any impact upon the coastline!