WNDC has invested £1.8 million in the creation of a new 80-berth marina in the centre of Northampton.

The Marina, which was formerly a disused boating lake, will be the centerpiece of future waterside development, providing new homes, jobs and facilities for local people.

Northampton marina will offer 80 moorings, six of which will be for residential use.

The remaining berths will be available for short term visitors and pleasure craft requiring long term leases. Moorings will also be available for operators of commercial leisure boats, such as hire boats and water taxis.

As part of long term plans to develop Northampton into The Market City, later phases of the Becket’s Park project could deliver new landscaping, lighting, cafés and restaurants, while providing a busy, exciting link between the town centre and the waterside.

The Becket’s Park Partnership is made up of WNDC, the Environment Agency, Northampton Borough Council, the River Nene Regional Park and Northamptonshire County Council.