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Minister apologises in silt row

by isleofman.com 15th April 2015
Infrastructure Minister Phil Gawne has apologised in the ongoing row over silt dredged from Peel Harbour.

Earlier this week the department began removing the silt, classed as controlled waste, and taking it to special ponds in Poortown for storage.

But the moves sparked anger from Peel residents after a number of spills on roads in the town, and German Commissioners are due to host a public meeting on the issue tomorrow evening.

Today, Mr Gawne admitted the department could have explained itself better:Clip 1
Posted by isleofman.com
Wednesday 15th, April 2015 02:31pm.

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