Anglian Waterways investment

The Environment Agency has launched a Capital Investment Programme to maintain, improve and protect Anglian Waterways.

Some £1.4M will be invested into the waterways as the Environment Agency launches its latest improvement programme, detailing repairs and upgrades to be made across the 353 mile network.

During the programme eight locks are set to be refurbished on some of the most popular rivers, with the investment set to ensure the structures remain in good working order for years to come. Locks coming under the programme include: Wadenhoe, Woodford, Titchmarsh, Orton, Cotterstock, and Ashton on the River Nene, and Eaton Socon and Brandon on the River Great Ouse; these are amongst the busiest locks on the network, used by around 7,000 boaters a year.

Other works involved in the programme includes de-shoaling work on the rivers Great Ouse and Nene, and investigations into improving and upgrading Nene’s landing stages.

Neil Pope, Anglian Waterways assets team leader at the Environment Agency, said: “Our precious waterways are an important part of our nation’s rich heritage and beauty. They are a national treasure, valued for their contribution to our environment, our health and wellbeing, and our economy. We’re proud to play a part in caring for them, and we take that responsibility very seriously.

“Maintaining them to a good, safe working standard is our number-one priority. We invest money very carefully to ensure the best value for every pound we spend. This means our waterways will continue to offer outstanding value to the many, many people who enjoy them every year.”

The Environment Agency cares for more than 353 miles of navigable waterways in the Anglian region, as well as a vast network of associated facilities such as bridges, locks, moorings and toilets.

Work began in November and is set to continue throughout the winter months, avoiding the peak boating season to minimise disruption for those on the river.

 

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