Horse tram business case is a 'work in progress' admits DoI minister

MHK who pushed for proposals says she believes it's been rejected

A Douglas South MHK who pushed for a business case to be brought forward to Tynwald - focused on how the horse tram tracks would be fully restored - has called for more transparency.

Sarah Maltby has told Manx Radio she believes the business plan from the Department of Infrastructure has been rejected by Treasury.

It was due to be discussed at the May sitting of the court but didn’t appear on the Register of Business by the 21 April deadline.

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Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall has told Manx Radio the business case - which would see the tracks extended from Broadway to the Sea Terminal - is a ‘work in progress’.

He’s denied that it’s been rejected.

Instead he says his department is working through questions raised by Treasury and it may be brought to Tynwald later than planned.

They both spoke to John Moss:

In a statement to Manx Radio the Isle of Man Government said: "The Department of Infrastructure has been asked to review a recent proposal to the Treasury and return with a revised business case. 

"An update will be provided in due course."