Work on £9m. Padiham flood scheme gathers pace Padiham's multi-million pound flood risk management scheme is set to move a step closer to construction with ground investigation works starting this week. Wednesday, 27th January 2021, 7:00 am Plans for the scheme itself include new and enhanced flood walls, earth embankments as well as modifications to the local highways The Environment Agency will carry out the investigations including digging of trial pits and boreholes to identify foundations and underground services at sites across the town. The work is expected to last for around eight weeks. This investigation work is essential to the scheme and will allow the Environment Agency, Burnley Borough Council and other partners to anticipate any issues and plan effectively for the construction phase.