Follows publication of consultation feedback
Government is seeking a new provider to take over the running of overnight camping at Sulby Claddagh.
The future of camping at the site was thrown into question earlier this year when government put a stop to overnight camping - barring the TT - citing increased running costs.
The call for a new provider follows the publication of feedback from a consultation on the matter in which the majority said operations at Sulby Claddagh should be in the hands of a community group, rather than the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.
Anyone interested is asked to respond before midday on Friday, 10 November.
The consultation itself took place over six weeks over April and May and received 376 responses.
The report starts with a complaint about the consultation itself saying: 'A common criticism of the consultation was the inability to select more than one option.
'As a result most respondents used this as an opportunity to state other options in the open textbox as part of the ‘other’ option.'
The majority of respondents said they use the Sulby Claddagh site for walking. And most people said they visit the site two or three times a season.
Two-hundred-and-nine respondents took the time to suggest their own ideas for what they might like to see at the site.
The most common suggestion being new toilets, shower blocks and waste and water facilities for drinking and washing purposes.
When the announcement about camping restrictions was first announced the department said the reason for the closure was because the toilet block needs to be demolished.
The consultation then asked which of the following options would you see as favourable for the future operation of Sulby Claddagh.
Thirty respondents said it should not be run by the Isle of Government and suggested it should be operated by community groups, private operators, commissioners or local authorities.
Approximately 25 respondents argued that it must be provided solely for public use as some have associated it with the common rights principle.
A collaborative approach - with DEFA overseeing the site with either a community group or private operator doing the day-to-day duties - was suggested by nine respondents.
Ten respondents believe that the Manx Wildlife Trust, Manx National Heritage, or a similar organisation - with appropriate experience to operate the infrastructure on the site - should be involved.
You can more information about what government is looking for from the new provider HERE.
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