The sea wall planned to run between the Douglas War Memorial and the Empress Hotel is the result of a lengthy process to identify the best possible solution.
That's the word of the Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall, after he was asked what alternatives had been considered in Tynwald last Tuesday.
The £900,000 project is set to begin in January.
He said although there are methods of reducing the impact of the waves, these would be fruitless in the event of stormy seas:
Northern lights show again tonight?
The Island could be in for another spectacular light show tonight, with a huge solar flare heading towards earth.
Free online seminar explores Celtic coastlines
An online seminar is taking place tomorrow featuring the history behind the Manx seaside.
Cruise ship arriving in Peel tomorrow
A cruise ship is due arrive off the west of the Island tomorrow.
Season 3 of 'Heartstopper' coming this autumn
A Manx actor will return to our small screens this autumn for season 3 of a hit Netflix show.
Assisted dying campaigners gathering outside gov buildings from 10am
Supporters of assisted dying will gather outside the House of Keys this morning.
Drink driver who mounted pavement was four times over the limit
A driver who sparked a number of 999 calls from other motorists was nearly four times over the drink drive limit.
First basking shark of 2024 spotted in the South
The first basking shark of the year has been spotted in the south of the Island.
Police investigating dog bite incident at Conrhenny
Police are investigating a dog attack which happened last week.
