Ramsey Sea Wall Plan Pulled over Loss of Parking Concerns

Ramsey sea wall plan pulled over loss of parking concerns

The flood defences would have seen the loss of dozens of quayside parking spaces in Ramsey.

Ramsey MHK's concern over withdrawal of sea defence plans

DOI says proposals scrapped after 'serious concerns' raised

Gov to Rethink Ramsey Flood Plans

The Department of Infrastructure (DoI) has confirmed it is withdrawing its planning application for new flood defences and highway improvements along West Quay in Ramsey. The decision follows concerns raised by the local community over the scale and impact of the proposed scheme, particularly the height of the flood wall and the potential loss of parking spaces. Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall MHK said: ‘While we remain fully committed to p…

Plans for controversial flood defences withdrawn amid 'serious concerns'

‘I have listened carefully to the views of the community’

Isle of Man Government - Department withdraws plans for quayside flood defences

The Department of Infrastructure is to withdraw its planning application for new flood defences and highway improvements along West Quay in Ramsey. The decision follows serious concerns raised locally about the scale and impact of the design. The Department will now start consulting again to find a solution. Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall MHK said: ‘While we remain fully committed to protecting homes and businesses in Ramsey from the risk…