Future location of horse trams is for public to decide

Monday, 13 October 2014 00:00

Delaying work on moving the horse tram tracks is worth it to ensure the right decision is made on where to re-locate them.

Hoteliers and retailers in Douglas have sparked a potential U-turn on plans to position them at the side of the road.

Instead they could be built into the seaward walkway - an idea that had previously been ruled out due to concerns about the IRIS system.

Plans are on display in the Sea Terminal including mock-up designs and technical information to show how it could look.

Infrastructure Minister Phil Gawne says it's now up to the public to decide:

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