Evaluating the multiple benefits of a sustainable drainage scheme in Newcastle, UK
Evaluating the multiple benefits of a sustainable drainage scheme in Newcastle, UK
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评估英国纽卡斯尔可持续排水计划的多重效益
DOI:
10.1680/jwama.16.00103
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发表时间:
2018
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通讯作者:
C. Thorne
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作者:
E. O’Donnell;R. Woodhouse;C. Thorne
Sustainable drainage systems and ‘blue–green’ infrastructure provide a range of environmental, economic and social benefits in addition to managing water quantity and quality. Recognition of the multi-functionality of these systems and their multiple benefits could lead to joint efforts to deliver infrastructure that meets the strategic objectives of both public and private organisations. This paper reports on the evaluation of the multiple benefits of the Killingworth and Longbenton surface water management scheme, a partnership project in north-east England jointly funded by Northumbrian Water, the Environment Agency and North Tyneside Council. Using complementary assessment tools, the evaluation quantified and monetised six key benefits, assessed two qualitative benefits, illustrated the spatial distribution of five non-flood benefits and highlighted locations with the greatest opportunity for multi-beneficial intervention. It was found that the scheme generates significant flood damage reduction benef...