Prom delay blamed on subcontractors doing 'more profitable' work

Auldyn Construction struggling to resource Douglas scheme

Douglas promenade work has been delayed because the contractor is struggling for resource.

Auldyn Construction has moved the expected completion date to the end of September – it should have been finished in August.

The Department of Infrastructure will now step in to carry out parts of the project.

Following completion Auldyn has another four weeks to correct defective work meaning the project will now run to the end of October.

Speaking on Manx Radio Breakfast Minister Tim Baker says the delay is down to a lack of workers: