Up to £1.4 million is being invested to repair and upgrade Anglian Waterways' 353-mile network.

Refurbishment works will be carried out by the Environment Agency (EA) to eight locks at Wadenhoe, Woodford, Titchmarsh, Orton, Cotterstock, and Ashton on the River Nene, and Eaton Socon and Brandon on the River Great Ouse.

Features include de-shoaling work on the rivers Great Ouse and Nene, investigations into improving the Nene's landing stages, and upgrading control panels across the locks to the same model.


Neil Pope, Anglian Waterways assets team leader at the EA, 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."

(LM/JP)