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New ferry terminal bus service promised

Minister responds to transport links criticism

Infrastructure Minister Phil Gawne says there would be a bus link between a proposed new ferry terminal in Liverpool and the city centre.

In Tynwald next week he will ask the court to approve spending up to £3.5 million to buy a site at Princes Half-Tide Dock.

It's around half a mile from the current Pier Head landing stage which is to be redeveloped as a cruise liner terminal.

Passenger watchdog TravelWatch believe the site is inconvenient for foot passengers and say there should be firm promises on a bus link to the city centre before any deal is struck.

Mr Gawne says such a service has been promised if the scheme goes ahead:

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