Douglas storm-damaged sunken gardens revamp plan approved
It was "really important" that there were recreational spaces "where there is not the expectation that you directly pay at the point of use", he said.The prom was the "entry point" to the island, and "investing in this part of the city is essential if we are going to live in a community that people come back to", he continued.The council would now go to tender to try and get the best value petition to allow for loans and then commence the work to install the project, he said.
Last year, about 600 residents took part in public drop-in sessions and feedback questionnaires on the proposals.Queen's Promenade gardens would see the installation of a new decked seating area, a water feature, play boulders and covered seating, while the beach huts and toilet block would be retained.The council has previously said the spaces had been designed to "help mitigate" any future flooding, as work continues on sea defences on Douglas promenade.
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