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Peel silt trap is vital says Harbour Users

Thousands of tonnes of silt to be dug out from Peel Marina

A silt trap is essential to stop Peel Marina filling up again.

That's according to a group representing Manx harbour users soon after the marina has been cleared.

Thousands of tonnes of silt, which has come down the river Neb, is about to be dug out.

Standing on the bridge over the Neb above Peel Marina, the Isle of Man Harbour Users Association's Captain Eddie Kaighen says just up stream is where the traps should be placed:

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