The Infrastructure Minister hopes the regeneration of Douglas' shopping streets will provide a boost to the retail sector.
The likes of Upper Nelson Street and Wellington Street have been relaid so far, with the work also seen as a dry run for tackling Duke Street and Strand Street from March next year.
Despite his hopes, David Cretney ackowledges the high street has a lot of competition these days:
Government 'expects fuel pricing to stabilise by middle of week'
Chief Minister to address House of Keys on topic tomorrow
Tanker carrying 4.5 million litres of fuel waiting to dock
Forecourts prepare to replenish stocks as diesel prices rise
Queues at pumps as diesel prices increase across Island
Average of 185.9p per litre - a 50p rise
We aren't the fun police!
Chief Technical Officer explains scrutineering
