Minister defends 'grandiose' Douglas masterplan

Friday, 10 October 2014 00:00

Bold ideas to completely transform the look of Douglas are not just a 'grandiose' plan by Government.

A new "masterplan" has been launched in a bid to get private investors fired up and keen to rejuvenate the town.

However Policy and Reform Minister Chris Robertshaw admits planning is a touchy subject after a number of ideas have failed to get off the ground:

Our listeners have been having their say - Alan says it will never happen and Liam says we don't have the money for it, however many are in support with Lee saying the plans look amazing.

Mr Robertshaw says now there is a clear vision things will change:

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