Garff sewage treatment works plans delayed until July

To allow for proper 'local engagement' to be completed

Manx Utilities has published updates for both its Peel and Garff sewage treatment works.

In Garff, the planning documentation is now 'nearing completion'.

The authority says a scoping exercise 'highlighted some additional studies required' which are now 'finalised for inclusion within the planning application'.

Ahead of submission, the MUA team will be contacting residents/landowners directly impacted by the proposed works with further details and will extend an offer to meet in person to talk through the plans and answer any questions they may have.

It means the formal submission of the planning application will not be made until July.

However, the authority says this will 'rightly ensure local engagement has been completed and give the best chance of a successful and expedient outcome'.

You can find more information HERE.

PEEL

Meanwhile, in the west of the Island, progress has been 'good' since works commenced last month.

The majority of the Peel site has had the topsoil removed and works are ongoing to form the access road.

The overhead lines that cross the site are also being diverted.

Manx Utilities says whilst the planned contract completion date of the whole works is Spring 2028, it has tasked its contractor to bring elements of the works on line as soon as possible. 

As such, it's aiming to have primary treatment (screening) on line late next summer with partial biological treatment ahead of the summer 2027.

It says all of the process works will be completed by early 2028.

You can find more information HERE.