Heavy contamination confirmed at Cross Vein Mine

Picture credit: Isle of Man Government

Minister questioned on works carried out there

Tests have shown that Peel Marina is heavily contaminated with what are termed 'urban derived pollutants'.

Environment Minster, Clare Barber had been asked in House of Keys questions for details of works carried out at Cross Vein Mine - known as 'Snuff the Wind' - on The Round Table.

As part of her answer, she confirmed that both sites were contaminated.

However, she says it's in different ways:

 

 

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