Council plans to repair damage to new Douglas lighting column
The council spokesperson said the illuminated sculpture was part of the Douglas Promenade regeneration scheme which had also involved the Department of Infrastructure (DOI).Douglas Council said it paid to install the feature due to the wider project not being completed.BBC News has contacted the DOI for comment.
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