The Department of infrastructure says it spent more than £118,000 resurfacing Douglas Promenade earlier this year.
The work saw a stretch of road between the Sea Terminal and Broadway improved as a stopgap measure until a major scheme gets underway.
This week in Tynwald, Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer faced questions about the total amount spent after a press release from his department estimated it would cost around £75,000.
Mr Harmer said the true cost had been significantly higher:
Bus Vannin looking for staff
Bus Vannin is advertising for staff to drive, fuel and clean its buses.
Social housing rent threshold changes 'this year', says minister
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says he hopes the government will change the rent thresholds for social housing later this year.
Cleantech award-winner to make Island return
A UK company will be on the Island next month to explain its strategy to move away from single-use products.
Island chemist to close, two others restrict hours
A pharmacy has announced it's to close one of its Island branches and shut two others on Saturdays.
Friday's planned bus services listed
Bus Vannin has issued a list of services it plans to run tomorrow.
Celtic League hits out at Bus Vannin 'management stunt' during strike
A nationalist organisation has hit out after Bus Vannin published earning data for striking drivers on social media.
Woman plans to break world record with Island swim
A woman from the UK is planning to break the world record - by swimming to the Isle of Man from England non-stop.
Warning over parasite causing sickness in youngsters
Public Health Isle of Man is warning people to take extra care to avoid a parasite during farm visits.
