Tramway Terrace building 'still shifting and moving'

Infrastructure minister gives update on future of registered building

The infrastructure minister says the cost of rebuilding Tramway Terrace, without at least partial demolition, could stray into millions.

The future of the registered building on Douglas promenade has been the subject of debate in recent years.

It had been threatened with demolition, before a structural engineer concluded that it was repairable.

Options currently being explored include demolishing part of the building and retaining the building's façade. 

The results of a Heritage Impact Assessment are expected back in the next four-to-six weeks, after which a business case will be formed for the works to be done.

Tramway Terrace, built in 1877, formed part of the original stables for the Douglas horse tramway - which will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2026.

"The building is still is very unsafe and in a perilous state" - Michelle Haywood

Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood told Manx Radio the sale of the site hasn't been ruled out - but that she's more inclined to see Tramway Terrace incorporated into part of the Horse Tram attractions: