Plans underway to develop Glen Wyllin campsite

Tuesday, 5 January 2016 00:00

Plans to develop a popular campsite in Kirk Michael are underway.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture wants to lease Glen Wyllin as a business venture for the next 20 years.

The current arrangement with Michael Commissioners ends in May - director of forestry, amenity and lands Andrew Sidebottom says the aim is to improve what's already there:

Potential operators have just under a month to submit their bids which must highlight any commercial benefits and the positive impact on the economy - Andrew says it's a tight timescale:

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