The Chairman of the Commonwealth Youth Games Organising Committee says Tynwald's vote to approve spending around ?3 million on refurbishing the Bowl is a very important step forward.
The court approved the scheme meaning the work will be carried out in time for the Youth Games in September next year.
Geoff Karran says the current facility is tired, the terrace is crumbling and something had to be done.

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