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BBC News
22-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Peel Sewage Treatment Plant construction work begins
The construction of a sewage treatment facility in the west of the Isle of Man is due to start this week, Manx Utilities has for Peel Sewage Treatment Works, situated west of Glenfaba Road, were approved in July, and a subsequent three-day appeal against the approval was authority said initial work would focus on site preparation, including the stripping of topsoil, setting up the site compound, and installing security fencing. Chairman of Manx Utilities, John Wannenburgh, said it was a "long-awaited project" and it was part of the final two remaining projects to end the discharge of raw sewage into the sea". The construction work, which is led by principal contractor Eric Wright Water, working with Paul Carey & Sons Ltd, would also involve trenching ahead of the diversion of overhead electricity cables. There would also be some work to improve access to the site, which Manx Utilities said was "not expected to significantly impact" Glenfaba Road project would see sewage pumped from the existing Peel sewage pumping station on the town's promenade to the treatment plant. The treated waste would then flow by gravity to connect to the current infrastructure to be discharged through the existing sea outfall. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Onshore wind farm project within budget
The initial costs of an onshore wind farm project have been higher than expected but the scheme is still within budget, the chairman of Manx Utilities has said. John Wannenburgh MHK confirmed £3.14m had so far been spent on "predevelopment costs" for the Cair Vie project at Earystane and Scard in the south of the Isle of Man. Although "additional survey work" was required after environmental scoping feedback, the government-owned firm believed the plan remained "financially viable", he said. Concerns were raised about "rising costs" in the House of Keys on Tuesday, with calls for the project to be scrapped or moved to another site. The proposed plans, which would see up to five turbines built in the area able to deliver a quarter of the island's annual electricity needs, are part of the government's commitment to decarbonise the island's energy supply by 2030. There were calls by Chris Thomas MHK for the scheme to be moved as the current £40m projected cost was in line with that outlined previously for a scheme at Sulby and Druidale in the north of the island. Jason Moorhouse MHK questioned if the cost of the project had "almost doubled" when compared to paperwork issued by Manx Utilities in July 2023 that put the price of the scheme at £23.5m. In response, Wannenburgh said that lower figure had been the "indicative" price of the components needed at the time, but not the full cost of the overall project. He said predevelopment costs for onshore wind farms were typically 10% to 15% of the overall spend. That had so far covered ecological surveys, feasibility work, consultants, project management and network connection investigations, he said. It had also involved engaging with stakeholders, and the additional ecological surveys, which were underway following feedback on the environmental scoping report. The £40m overall figure was "consistent" with the original costs outlined by Manx Utilities in July 2023 and it would be "irresponsible" to stop the process and relocate, he said. "We must see the process though from where it is, and we will make final decisions when the final environmental impact assessment is reported," he added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. Renewed call for rethink over onshore wind farm Wildlife surveys begin on onshore wind farm plans New ferry terminal opens its doors Fears raised for wildlife over onshore wind farm Concerns raised at southern wind farm meeting Plans for onshore wind farm in south to progress Wind farm project likely to cost about £40m Manx Utilities - Cair Vie onshore wind farm project Tynwald - House of Keys
BBC News
14-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Onshore wind farm project within budget
The initial costs of an onshore wind farm project have been higher than expected but the scheme is still within budget, the chairman of Manx Utilities has Wannenburgh MHK confirmed £3.14m had so far been spent on "predevelopment costs" for the Cair Vie project at Earystane and Scard in the south of the Isle of "additional survey work" was required after environmental scoping feedback, the government-owned firm believed the plan remained "financially viable", he were raised about "rising costs" in the House of Keys on Tuesday, with calls for the project to be scrapped or moved to another site. The proposed plans, which would see up to five turbines built in the area able to deliver a quarter of the island's annual electricity needs, are part of the government's commitment to decarbonise the island's energy supply by 2030. 'Final decisions' There were calls by Chris Thomas MHK for the scheme to be moved as the current £40m projected cost was in line with that outlined previously for a scheme at Sulby and Druidale in the north of the Moorhouse MHK questioned if the cost of the project had "almost doubled" when compared to paperwork issued by Manx Utilities in July 2023 that put the price of the scheme at £ response, Wannenburgh said that lower figure had been the "indicative" price of the components needed at the time, but not the full cost of the overall said predevelopment costs for onshore wind farms were typically 10% to 15% of the overall had so far covered ecological surveys, feasibility work, consultants, project management and network connection investigations, he had also involved engaging with stakeholders, and the additional ecological surveys, which were underway following feedback on the environmental scoping £40m overall figure was "consistent" with the original costs outlined by Manx Utilities in July 2023 and it would be "irresponsible" to stop the process and relocate, he said."We must see the process though from where it is, and we will make final decisions when the final environmental impact assessment is reported," he added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Traffic delays likely during Douglas wastewater network upgrade
Motorists have been warned of possible delays during a five-month project to improve the wastewater network in the Isle of Man's capital. The works by Manx Utilities (MU), which are due to be completed in September, involve disruption on part of the Old Castletown Road in company is replacing a pumping station with a new sewer within the carriageway and the Heron and Brearley Brewery site. MU said while there would be a single-lane system for much of the works, there would also be a number of full road closures throughout the 23-week period. The pumping station was originally built in 1987 to serve the Heron and Brearley distribution centre, with more properties being connected over subsequent years. The government-owned utilities provider said the update to the site would "address health and safety risks" and would "reduce running costs" by about £4,000 a project would include the laying of 492ft (150m) of a new foul sewer, constructing manholes, and rebuilding the carriageway, as well as removing the pumping station itself, the firm said. 'Important arterial route' An MU spokeswoman said it recognised the works would affect "an important arterial route" and said the firm was "committed to minimising inconvenience as much as possible".The road will initially be restricted to a single lane with two-way traffic lights until 16 April, with the same system in place between 15 and 23 a break for the TT races, when the road will remain fully open from 24 May to 8 June, the single lane will return from 9 to 20 June, A full road closure will follow from 23 to 30 June. Single lane traffic will be reinstated from 1 to 25 July, but another full closure will be in place from 25 July to 7 August. For the final weeks of works the road will operate in a single lane from 8 to 28 August. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
27-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Minor injuries unit to close for planned water works
The minor injuries unit in the north of the Isle of Man will close earlier on Thursday for a planned water outage to take Care said the department, based at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital, would close at 18:00 GMT, with last entry for treatment at 17:30.A spokesman said the outage was required for essential maintenance on the water pipes, which will see water switched off between 18:15 and 20: Care said anyone who needs medical attention after the closure should go to the accident and emergency department at Noble's Hospital or call 999 in the case of a life-threatening emergency. The unit is expected to reopen at 08:00 as usual on closure, which will see the unit close two hours earlier than usual, may be subject to change at the discretion of Manx Utilities. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
