Infrastructure issues statement on event's future
The Infrastructure department has issued a statement, following the announcement that Rally Isle of Man is set to go ahead.
The department says it's 'working with the organisers [of the rally] to review a range of issues in relation to the planning of the 2018 event'.
Following a meeting on Thursday between DoI officials and rally organisers, Infrastructure says the discussions were 'productive', and that 'a series of conditions have now been established'.
The event organisers have been asked to demonstrate a commitment to the conditions, and enable further talks to take place around planning the event, which is due to take place from September 13-15.
Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer MHK said:
‘The Department is fully supportive of motorsport events being staged on Manx roads, but safety must be the primary consideration.
‘Events such as these have to be well-run and anyone wishing to hold an event on closed roads must demonstrate they are capable of doing so, while ensuring residents and businesses are kept fully informed of plans at the earliest opportunity.’
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