Road, Rail, Sea and Air
“Businesses need a break from construction on Douglas promenade before the horse tramway is extended, the infrastructure minister has said. Tracks have been laid from the Strathallan terminal to the War Memorial as part of the £26m project to regenerate the capital's seafront. Plans to continue the…
Press Release from the Isle of Man Steam Railway Supporters' Association “We are pleased to highlight our latest conservation project and to launch a new Fundraising Appeal to help return engine No.5 Mona to public display condition after nearly 50 years in storage and partial dismantlement. The co…
“Most of the jobs remaining to finish the Douglas Promenade refurbishment are 'minor tasks', according to the Infrastructure Minister. Tim Crookall says contractors are waiting on supplies to complete the likes of general drainage works and building at the Broadway junction. However, the minister h…
Work on Douglas Promenade will still be ongoing in March next year. “That's the admission from the infrastructure minister who has warned completion is still some way off. Tim Crookall has told Manx Radio work will stop over Christmas. He's also confirmed he will go back to Tynwald for funding to c…
The Manx Electric Railway sign overlooking Douglas Bay has been replaced more than a year after it was taken down. The Douglas landmark, which is located on the cliff behind the Derby Castle car sheds, was removed in October 2020 for "safety purposes" after the supporting frame became corroded. The…
"Traffic will now 'flow freely' Road construction along Douglas Promenade is now complete." "The final length of surface course has been laid this week on Central Promenade. The Department of Infrastructure claims it's a 'major milestone' and marks the end of the refurbishment scheme. All 'signific…
Various locations across the Isle of Man Job Reference: DOI-013571Closing Date: 12/12/2021Salary: Detailed below in advertDepartment: Department of InfrastructureHours Per week: Various About the Role We are looking for motivated individuals to provide a professional service to customers using the…
Prom works could run into 2022 ! Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall has said it’s ‘impossible’ to put a completion date on the prom but works will likely go ’into next year’. At a House of Keys sitting last week, Mr Crookall was asked by MHK for Douglas South Claire Christian when the works on th…
Vote had been expected in November “The infrastructure minister is waiting to be given a date to be able to ask for funds to complete the horse tram tracks. Tim Crookall says the tramway is likely to only operate as far as Broadway when it reopens in April next year. It was previously stated that T…