In 2002, the environment Agency started a £6.8 million project on managing the River Nene to protect the surrounding areas.
In 2003, 450 metres of clay embankments were built along the river in the area of Northampton, costing £2 million. This raised the level of land by 6.8 metres. The embankments were landscaped to reduce visual impact. There was also a storage area created behind the embankments which provided habitats for aquatic fauna and flora.
In 2003, the flood warning system was upgraded. Testing ws carried out in the areas of St James and Far Cotton. The environment Agency aim to give people at least 2 hours notice before the onset of flooding and a flood season awareness campaign was put into action.
In 2007, work began around the area of Upton by creating Washlands where water could be stored. The aims of this work was to create an area where water could be stored. This cost £8 million. In times of flood, water is diverted into open grassland where up to 1.2 million cubic metres of watr can be stored harmlessly.
The Upton Way (A45) was also raised on 6 metre high earth embankments to prevent flooding of the road.
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