Commits to site visit with area MHK
Coastal management is a 'key priority' for the Department of Infrastructure.
That was the message from Minister Jason Moorhouse in the House of Keys this week, who told Ayre and Michael MHK Alfred Cannan the coastline in Kirk Michael is monitored via twice-yearly surveys undertaken in April and October.
Mr Moorhouse stressed the department will continue to monitor the erosion in the area and determine any future intervention needed.
But it seems there'll be an extra visit to the site this year:
Mr Moorhouse argued the area hasn't changed too much over the years but reiterated the department's position:
However, elsewhere in his answer, Mr Moorhouse confirmed the current economic appraisal indicates estimated damage of between £2.4million and £4.4million over a 100-year appraisal period:
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