Time to win back prom for the people says Minister

Saturday, 1 August 2015 00:00

How the new look promenade is set to look

It's time to win Douglas Promenade back for the people.

That's the message from the Department of Infrastructure after the news that £21 million plans to revamp the area are being altered.

Concerns had been raised about the horse tram tracks being moved to the walkway - they are still moving but the space surrounding them is being redistributed.

Design team leader Keith Podmore explains what's changed:

Minister Phil Gawne says it's proof the department has listened:

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