The much-delayed Council of Ministers report on the future of the Queen's Pier goes before Tynwald on Tuesday - and it seems the delay could cost the Island dearly.
The cost of putting the Victorian masterpiece in order has leapt from an original estimate of £5 million to around £11 million.
Vice-chairman of the Friends of the Queens Pier, Michael Tramontana, is amazed at the rise in costs.
Manx Care forecasting £8.1m overspend for 2026-27
Staffing costs, homelessness and underdelivery of savings among factors affecting finances
Tynwald to be asked to approve horse tram tracks funding
Infrastructure minister will ask for £2.5million for project
Former Manx Airlines boss 'concerned' over potential easyJet takeover
Airline agrees in principle to £5.7 billion takeover bid
Number of roads to close in preparation for King's visit
His Majesty King Charles III arriving on Tuesday (14 July)