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MHK queries cost of failed 'stupid' prom plans

How Douglas Promenade could have looked

How much have unsuccessful Douglas Promenade plans cost the taxpayer? 

An Onchan MHK is looking for answers after news that the Department of Infrastructure's £21 million scheme has been ditched. 
 
It follows the submission of a lengthy report condemning the proposals by an independent planning inspector: 
 
 
David Quirk believes around £100,000 has been spent on the failed project so far.
 
A new strategy will now focus on highway refurbishment works between the Sea Terminal and Villa Marina instead - Mr Quirk says he's suspicious: 
 

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