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£16k spend on sea wall art will 'protect and support' artists

Thursday, 20 August 2026 07:06

By Emma Draper - Local Democracy Reporter

Picture credit: Emma Draper/ LDRS

Council says DoI 'omitted' cost from its budget

Ratepayers in the capital will be funding the installation of artwork along the promenade sea wall.

Douglas City Council will be providing £16,000 from its reserves to the Department of Infrastructure which has 'omitted' the costs from its budget. 

The local authority says the sea wall is important for protecting the capital and supporting the project will help 'protect' local artists.  

Councillor Charlotte Traynor says the new artwork will make the area more 'vibrant'. 

Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to her:

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