Process begins to redevelop old prison site

Monday, 3 March 2014 00:00

A consultation has started to determine the future use of the old Victoria Road prison site.

The site has been cleared for a number of years now ready for development, although government has a number of ideas it is asking the public to help shape the final decision.

A development brief has been prepared which sets out the basic guidelines for any development proposals to consider.

Michael Gallagher is the director of planning and building control at the Department of Infrastructure - he gave us an idea of the type of development we could see on the site:

More from Isle of Man News

No problems with digital ID, says minister

The Island's Home Affairs Minister says her department hasn't had reports of problems about a new digital ID system.
Government advertises £130k data protection boss job

The government is advertising in a UK newspaper for a new head of data protection - with a salary of £130,000 a year.
Second vehicle stolen from Ballasalla

Police are appealing for help finding a second vehicle taken from Ballasalla overnight.
Beach water quality good or excellent, says government report

All but one of the Island's designated bathing beaches have good or excellent water quality, according to a new report.
Interactive family percussion event this Saturday

Fancy taking a trip across land and sea in the form of percussion music this weekend?
Have you seen stolen motor?

Police are asking for your help tracing a car stolen in Ballasalla overnight.
Keys to discuss Braddan Roundhouse

Braddan's Roundhouse will be on the House of Keys question paper for the next sitting.
Area plan inquiry date announced

A public inquiry into a plan for how the north and west of the Island can be developed will take place from July 16.