Road, Rail, Sea and Air
"Current stage has been delayed due to Covid-19" 'Work to rebuild the horse tram tracks along part of Douglas Promenade will be completed over the winter period.' The infrastructure minister says he will seek Tynwald approval for the stretch, between Broadway and the Sea Terminal, in November. Tim…
‘Infrastructure Minister Says They Know Their Responsibility’ “The infrastructure minister says it's the responsibility of Auldyn Construction Limited to repair cracks in the red concrete on Douglas Promenade. Other issues identified in the latest project board minutes include no pavement lighting…
‘MHK Doubts Tram Tracks Will Be Fully Relaid’ ‘Doi Says Work To Be Done In Two Phases’ “A Douglas East MHK says she remains unconvinced tram tracks will be relaid for the entire length of Douglas promenade. Clare Barber also sits on a Tynwald committee which has been tasked with looking at the rede…
'Rails not due to be installed until next winter' "An MHK is questioning why the horse tramway from Broadway to the Sea Terminal won't be completed at the same time as the Douglas promenade works. Garff member Daphne Caine raised concerns over the lack of support for heritage transport in response…
‘Further Delay To Prom Scheme Confirmed’ “The three-week circuit break lockdown in January means a further delay to the completion of the Douglas Promenade regeneration scheme. The Infrastructure Minister has confirmed the project will not be finished by the end of June with a new target instead of…
“Departing MNH director claims heritage will entice visitors” ‘The outgoing director of Manx National Heritage believes the horse tramway could play a key role in rejuvenating the Island's tourism sector. Visitor numbers to the Isle of Man have reduced significantly since March after the borders we…
‘June completion date likely to be pushed back’ “Work on Douglas Promenade has been suspended under lockdown. The construction sector was asked to stop all activity bar emergency work and repairs when the circuit break was announced this week. Infrastructure bosses in government hope the delayed, m…
‘Infrastructure minister says contractors target end of June’ “The infrastructure minister says the regeneration of Douglas Promenade will be completed in six months time. Tim Baker says Covid-19 has presented his department with the chance to finish the project earlier than planned. The original t…
‘Red concrete being dug up after defect discovered’ “Work is underway to fix two failed welds in the horse tram tracks on Douglas promenade. The contractor is having to dig up the red concrete in the Strathallan area after a dip in the rail track was discovered. As a result, a section of rail on ei…