PAC investigates silt operation

Committee probes dredging contracts

Senior figures at the Department of Infrastructure will face Tynwald’s Public Accounts Committee next week over silt in Peel harbour.

Minister Phil Gawne MHK, Chief Executive Nick Black, and Director of Harbours Ann Reynolds will give oral evidence next week.

The committee says its investigation will focus on the financial and procurement aspects of the operation to remove the silt.

The evidence session is open to the public and takes place on Wednesday, June 24 starting at 10.30am in the Legislative Council Chamber of Legislative Buildings on Bucks Road in Douglas.