A public exhibition is being held at the Sea Terminal to encourage feedback on the two options currently being considered for the refurbishment of Douglas Promenade.
 
Outline designs, technical information and artist’s impressions are available to view in the main foyer. Members of the project team will be available to explain the proposals and to answer any questions from the public today and tomorrow (Friday 10th and Saturday 11th October) from 10am to 8pm.
 
There are two options on display –
 
• Option 1 shows the relocation of the horse tram tracks on the highway next to the Marine Gardens
• Option 2 shows the tram tracks on the Promenade Walkway
 
The proposals, which feature the same layout beyond the War Memorial to Strathallan Crescent, are being reviewed as part of the broader scheme to reconstruct the highway, footways and drainage on Douglas Promenade.
 
The Department of Infrastructure is inviting feedback from people on their preferred location of the horse tram tracks. Visitors to the display at the Sea Terminal can respond to the questions in a leaflet which includes illustrations of the two proposals.
 
The feedback leaflet can also be downloaded from the Department’s website http://www.gov.im/doi and sent to Jim Davidson, Project Coordinator, Highways Services Division, Department of Infrastructure, Ellerslie Depot, Crosby, IM4 2HA. Alternatively, people can email their comments to DouglasProm@gov.im.
 
Infrastructure Minister Phil Gawne MHK said: ‘The decision on which option to progress has not yet been taken. I would encourage as many people as possible to submit their preference for the location of the horse tram tracks. I am aware of strong feelings regarding both proposals and we will listen carefully to what the public has to say.’