Plans to extend use of temporary silt lagoon in Peel sought
Each year, about 3,000 tonnes of silt, containing traces of heavy metals and other contaminants which is largely a result of historic mining operations at Cross Vein Mine, enters the inner harbour from the River Nebb.
Last year, the DoI submitted a planning application to extend the use of the temporary lagoon until the end of 2026. However, a DoI spokesman said the additional extension provides "contingency time" for the material to be moved to Cross Vein Mine before the lagoon is decommissioned.If both planning applications were approved, the material moved to the mine would be treated to prevent harmful metals from seeping out into the water system.The government previously said the material could be treated to reuse the silt and avoid it being disposed of through landfill.A wider programme of works looking at long-term measures to prevent metal deposits from entering the marina is taking place across the River Nebb area, the spokesman continued.
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