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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
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Reservoir to be drained for 'essential' repairs
One of the Isle of Man's four main supply reservoirs is being drained to allow for "essential" refurbishment works, Manx Utilities has confirmed. During a routine inspection, one of two critical valves at the Clypse Reservoir in Onchan failed to operate, while a separate investigation found a fault in the submerged valving system. The utility provider said "to ensure continued water supply" and maintain safety both valves and their power sources would have to be replaced, at a cost of £50,000. A spokeswoman said thanks to the timing of the works, and the "current healthy water stock position", it was thought the project would not "have a material impact on future water supply". The spokeswoman confirmed the draining process was already under way and was "being carefully managed to protect the structural integrity of the dam and minimise water waste". Safe access Clypse Reservoir supplies raw water to the Douglas water treatment works, and onward to consumers in the east and south of the island. The firm said it was anticipated it would be fully empty by mid-September, with works expected to take a fortnight. As the valves are underwater, full drainage is required to allow for safe access by engineers and a specialist contractor, according to Manx Utilities. Refilling the reservoir is expected to take several months and would be dependent on seasonal weather conditions throughout autumn and winter, a spokeswoman has confirmed. The reservoir may have to be partially closed for the duration of the works with updates would provided at a later date, she 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. More on this story Six-month reservoir refurbishment project begins Hosepipe ban comes into force on the Isle of Man Related internet links Manx Utilities
BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Isle of Man reservoir to be drained for 'essential' repair works
One of the Isle of Man's four main supply reservoirs is being drained to allow for "essential" refurbishment works, Manx Utilities has a routine inspection, one of two critical valves at the Clypse Reservoir in Onchan failed to operate, while a separate investigation found a fault in the submerged valving utility provider said "to ensure continued water supply" and maintain safety both valves and their power sources would have to be replaced, at a cost of £50,000.A spokeswoman said thanks to the timing of the works, and the "current healthy water stock position", it was thought the project would not "have a material impact on future water supply". The spokeswoman confirmed the draining process was already under way and was "being carefully managed to protect the structural integrity of the dam and minimise water waste". Safe access Clypse Reservoir supplies raw water to the Douglas water treatment works, and onward to consumers in the east and south of the firm said it was anticipated it would be fully empty by mid-September, with works expected to take a the valves are underwater, full drainage is required to allow for safe access by engineers and a specialist contractor, according to Manx the reservoir is expected to take several months and would be dependent on seasonal weather conditions throughout autumn and winter, a spokeswoman has reservoir may have to be partially closed for the duration of the works with updates would provided at a later date, she 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
20-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Litter at school campus branded 'utter shambles' by Beach Buddies
The volume of litter at a secondary school campus has been branded an "utter shambles" by a volunteer group after its members cleared up rubbish including 415 plastic 50 members of Beach Buddies took part in the clear-up around St Ninian's Lower School at Bemahague, in Onchan, collecting about 331lbs (150kg) of litter. Founder Bill Dale said it was "disappointing" to see the area in an "absolute mess" and the situation highlighted the continued need to educate children about the danger littering posed to the school and the education department have been contacted for response. Following the group's efforts on Sunday, Mr Dale said there was a "psychology" that once a place is clean, people would be less likely to "drop the next piece of litter", because it would stand he said if there were "already piles of rubbish around", there was a perception that discarding a "few more bits doesn't seem to matter". He said the items retrieved included plastic bottles, sweet, chocolate and crisp wrappers, tin cans and fast food packaging, which indicated the rubbish was likely dropped by said the charity regularly visits schools across the island to promote the "responsible disposal" of litter through its education programme, but had not visited St Ninian's Lower School "in a few years".Although the education programme had been "massively successful", particularly with primary schools, the situation at the Bemahague site had been reported to Beach Buddies by a member of Friends of the Earth Isle of Man, Mr Dale said. It was was "an utter shambles and heart-breaking" to find one school in "such a mess", he continued.A meeting with the school had been organised for next week to find a way to "make sure this does not happen again".It was important to speak out now to prevent the island going "seriously backwards" in its mindset towards littering, he he said it did not mean the island was "not still regarded as a fantastic example to the rest of the world as to how a community can get together and make a difference", 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
16-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Isle of Man minister to host 20mph speed limit plan drop-in sessions
Drop-in sessions on proposals to introduce lower speed limits on residential roads in Douglas and Onchan are set to be hosted by the infrastructure Department of Infrastructure is currently consulting on plans which would see 20mph (32km/h) limits implemented in built-up areas across the Isle of Haywood MHK said gathering local knowledge and views at the sessions - to be held at the Sea Terminal on 20 and 25 June - was "a vital part" of the a separate statement, and in response to some concerns being expressed about preparatory works, Haywood reassured residents "no decisions" would be made until the survey closes on 4 July. She said the installation of posts, including in Douglas, had "led to people being concerned that the department has predetermined the outcomes of the current consultation".Haywood stressed this "was not the case" and apologised for any "confusion" caused."We are taking time to review the work that has been carried out and resolve any issues with misplaced posts," she said."We won't be installing any more posts until any issues have been dealt with."The minister said "we are very much listening to what people are telling us about the extent of the 20mph areas and which streets should or should not be included". 'Right solutions' Tynwald approved the DOI's plan for the scheme in May, which could see the scheme - already in place in Port St Mary - rolled out across the outlining the details for Onchan and Douglas have since been made available in an online can be viewed at Onchan Commissioners' office, Onchan Library, Douglas City Hall, Douglas City Library and the Sea drop-in session on Friday will be held at the Sea Terminal in Douglas from 13:00 to 16:00 second session will be held between 15:30 and 18:00 on 25 of the public can also submit feedback via email, post and the online portal until 4 July. 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
16-06-2025
- Health
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Sight Matters: Charity to open special therapeutic space
A sight loss charity has been awarded a grant for a new therapeutic garden to help people move on from the challenges they project, called Life Grows On, will see six alotments and a water feature installed in a former dog pen at the Sight Matters headquarters in Corrin Court, Onchan. Created in partnership with the Manx Deaf Society, Cruse Bereavement and the Alzheimers' Society, the project was awarded a grant of £21,385 from Manx Lottery spokesman Peter Marshall said the garden was for people to meet others and "grow things which symbolises moving on from whatever challenges they face". The garden would include features such as raised planters, tactile signage, and guided gardening sessions to make the space accessible for all. 'Much-needed' The funding would allow the charities to "create a much-needed therapeutic space where members of our community can come together, reflect, and experience the healing power of nature", Mr Marshall said. "Gardening offers so many benefits, and we're excited to provide an inclusive, accessible environment where people can nurture both plants and their own emotional wellbeing," he executive Cathryn Bradley said the project would provide a space for the various charities to grow what they wanted in their for the project, which it is hoped will be completed by the end of summer, was being undertaken by prison work parties. Unlike Sight Matters' Freedom Field, which required a fob to access, the space would be openly available for members of the charities at all times. 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.
