Since the 1995 flood event a new flood defence scheme costing £2.1 million has been built. They have also used improved flood warning systems which liaise with the Meteorological Office, police and other emergency services. New development has discouraged building on low-lying and flood-prone land (land is used for activities not damaged by inundation e.g. playing fields, parks, urban forests/walks etc.)
In the Yarm area the Environment Agency have;

    Put in Reinforced concrete walls with metal flood gates for access by people and vehicles
    Used Earth Embankments
    Put in Gabions to protect walls and embankments from erosion Included Fishing platforms, street lighting and replanting to improve the environment Kept building materials in keeping with existing architecture.