Silt will be removed from Peel Marina in spring next year.
That's the message from the Department of Infrastructure which says it's progressing plans to remove 3,000 tonnes.
Silt enters the marina from the River Neb each year - it contains traces of heavy metals and other contaminants, largely as a result of historical mining operations.
If dredging does not take place the accumulation of silt threatens the closure of a number of berths within the marina - it was last dredged in 2015.
A Peel Marina Project Board was established in May 2017 to examine the issue - it's chaired by MHK Tim Baker who has responsibility for Ports.
He says: "The project board has considered a range of options to address this challenging issue. Plans are progressing well to begin removing silt next year, with an innovative solution which will address the issues of Peel Marina at the same time as providing wider environmental benefits.
"The proposed scheme has the support of the Council of Ministers and Treasury and we expect to be in a position to submit a planning application before the end of the year.
"I look forward to being able to share full details of exactly how the process will work in the near future."
