Floating river landing stage weighed

Berthing for Mersey terminal project queried

Investigations have begun into how a floating landing stage in the river Mersey would service a new ferry terminal at Prince's Half Tide Dock.

Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer confirmed in the House of Keys today (13 June) initial feasibility studies for a scheme to replace the current Pier Head facility, are complete.

The Manx government is weighing options for a new terminal, and  and has won Tynwald funding approval to develop the Half Tide Dock site half a mile up-river.

However, tidal conditions mean a floating landing stage or a major dredging scheme will be needed for passenger vessels to berth.

Mr Harmer promised his team will research the most suitable engineering solution, after Mr Ashford raised his concerns: