South Douglas MHK David Cretney is accusing Douglas Corporation of short-sightedness over its decision to withdraw from the joint scheme with the Manx Government to redevelop the Bowl.
Yesterday, councillors voted 10-6 against continuing to be part of the project.
It's now highly unlikely a new floodlit all-seater stadium will be the centrepiece of the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2011.
Mr Cretney says the Corporation has missed the chance to have a major upgrade of an asset, at half the actual cost:

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