Billing Aquadrome in Northampton evacuated
It comes after flooding across Northamptonshire saw 100mm of rain in 48 hours.
Last updated 25th Sep 2024
Billing Aquadrome has been evacuated due to flooding.
Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, and teams of professionals from West Northamptonshire Council co-ordinated their response at the site, in support of the Aquadrome’s management who put an evacuation plan in place.
Last night (Tuesday 24th September) Northamptonshire Search and Rescue worked with the Fire Service.
An overnight rest centre and emergency bedding was provided at Lings Forum Leisure Centre for 52 people and 22 dogs displaced by the flooding.
All the agencies in the co-ordinating group, including all the health partners, both West Northamptonshire and North Northamptonshire Councils and the Environment Agency say they continue to work on a joint response to the situation and the wider impact of the flooding in Northamptonshire.
While today has been dry, conditions are still difficult on many roads with standing water and localised flooding, with reminders for drivers to take care driving through standing water.
People across the county are asked to continue to follow the safety advice on our social media feeds, following the Environment Agency for flood alerts.