Interest in Port Erin marine site lacking

Wednesday, 13 May 2015 00:00

Prospective buyers for Port Erin's Marine Biological Centre are limited.

That's according to the Economic Development Minister - who says the time limit on expressions of interest has been extended:

In August last year proposals to turn the site into a Marine Interpretation Centre were blocked by the planning inspector and the Council of Ministers.

Since March there have been tenants interested in the site - but the department is looking for a developer to take it on.

Laurence Skelly says it has potential:

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