The infrastructure minister says proposals which may lead to the demolition and replacement of the Sea Terminal are due to be announced shortly.
The Cabinet Office is reportedly due to publish a master plan for central Douglas soon, which calls for the regeneration of that part of the town.
Phil Gawne says the ideas contained within the document will undoubtedly provoke strong reactions:
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