Infrastructure News

Public Consultation - Proposed Update to Lower Douglas Master Plan - Lord Street

The Department of Infrastructure is launching a public consultation today, Monday September 16, on a proposed change to the Interim Planning Guidance for the...
Monday, 16 September 2013

Ramsey Swingbridge Repair Scheme Starts

The Department of Infrastructure will begin a 16 week scheme to repair and refurbish the turning mechanism and the central masonry pier of Ramsey Swingbridge on...
Friday, 6 September 2013

Aer Arann strike week commencing 19 August 2013

Aer Arann says its working on a revised schedule for flights between the Isle of Man and Dublin next week - if its pilots go ahead with a planned strike. The...
Thursday, 15 August 2013

Are your tyres fit for the road?

On the afternoon of Thursday 8 August the Department’s Vehicle Testing Centre examiners undertook a routine check on the condition of tyres on vehicles parked...
Thursday, 15 August 2013

Ian Thompson Retires as Infrastructure CEO

Ian Thompson has retired as Chief Executive of the Department of Infrastructure after more than eight years in the post, having steered the Department through a...
Monday, 12 August 2013

Tynwald approves planning appeal fee

The introduction of a one-off fee of £150 for anyone submitting a Planning Appeal has been approved by Tynwald. The Town and Country Planning (Appeal Fees)...
Tuesday, 6 August 2013

Airport car parking Order is made

Airport car parking Order is made The new car park Order for Isle of Man Airport will come into effect during August, and a public notice advertising this fact...
Tuesday, 6 August 2013

Tynwald approves new procedures for planning process

New procedures to streamline and strengthen the planning process and make it more transparent have been approved by Tynwald. Last month Tynwald approved the...
Monday, 5 August 2013

Building Regulations Fees approved

Tynwald has approved revised fees payable for the checking of plans and inspecting of building work by the Department of Infrastructure’s Building Control...
Friday, 2 August 2013

Department of Infrastructure amalgamates the ports

At the initiative of Minister David Cretney MHK, the Department has been investigating the practicalities and efficiencies of amalgamating the administration of...
Wednesday, 31 July 2013