The people of Ramsey are looking forward to finding out what use is going to be made of the former swimming pool.
The building occupies a prime, coastal site and politicians and members of the public are hoping it will soon have a facility to match the location.
Ramsey commissioners have chosen the successful scheme from a number of bidders, and an announcement is due later this week.
One of the town's MHKs, Allan Bell, says it's good news:

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