River Quaggy Restoration Project Quiz

Which boroughs does the River Quaggy pass through?

• Bromley, Greenwich & Lewisham

• Richmond, Kingston & Merton

• Camden, Hackney & Islington

• Hammersmith, Fulham & Kensington

Where does the River Quaggy begin its cycle?

• River Brent

• River Wandle

• River Lea

• River Thames

What was one of the main reasons for the restoration projects on the River Quaggy?

• Construction of new bridges

• Increased urbanisation during the 1960-70s

• Decrease in water quality

• Increase in fish population

What was the primary focus of the project?

• Creating new roads

• Increasing the river's depth

• Building new dams

• Restoring the natural floodplain

Which group was set up by a resident to campaign for environmentally friendly changes?

• Quaggy Waterways Action Group

• Friends of Sutcliffe Park

• Lewisham Council

• Environmental Agency

When did the project at Chinbrook Meadows begin?

• Autumn 2003

• Winter 2004

• Summer 2001

• Spring 2002

What was created to compensate potential flood waters in Chinbrook Meadows?

• Underground tunnels

• Flood storage pools

• New bridges

• Concrete barriers

How much water can the re-shaped park at Sutcliffe Park store?

• 100,000 cubic metres

• 85,000 cubic metres

• 70,000 cubic metres

• 50,000 cubic metres

What percentage of residents thought the parks had been improved?

• 75%

• 95%

• 89%

• 60%

Which award did the River Quaggy project win?

• Green Flag Award

• Blue Ribbon Award

• Urban River Prize

• Living Wetlands Award