Braddan Commissioners are facing the prospect of paying millions of pounds more than first estimated to build a community centre adjacent to Noble’s Hospital.
Three bids of around £7 million have been submitted by contractors willing to construct the complex, which includes a new local authority office and a multi-purpose hall for sports and public events.
The tender result comes despite efforts by commissioners to reduce the cost of the ‘Strang Corner Field’ project, which was initially around £4 million.
Plans for the site, which is adjacent to the Palatine Health Centre, include provision for childcare, a pharmacy, gym, dental practice and other facilities.
The authority first purchased the land from government almost two decades ago, with a view to providing a ‘much needed’ community centre in the parish.
Commissioners will consider the three tenders on Thursday (7 April) at a meeting held via Skype.
Charity frees trapped sparrowhawk
Pet food bank needs your help!
FOI reveals Freemasons in senior parliament positions
Manx Telecom applies for fibre telegraph poles in Tromode
Wellwishers raise thousands to give Sandy hope!
Deepfake scammers cost Island residents £1.2 million last year
Bereavement payment cuts 'followed UK' says Treasury Minister
Broken glass on beach sparks plea from local authority
