There's optimism over plans to develop the site of the former Marine Biological Station in Port Erin.
The proposals for a diving centre, marine interpretation centre, office suites and possibly even a hotel eventually, are currently with the planning authority
The village's commissioners are set to review them at their meeting next week.
Chairman Ged Power::
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