The Department of infrastructure says it spent more than £118,000 resurfacing Douglas Promenade earlier this year.
The work saw a stretch of road between the Sea Terminal and Broadway improved as a stopgap measure until a major scheme gets underway.
This week in Tynwald, Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer faced questions about the total amount spent after a press release from his department estimated it would cost around £75,000.
Mr Harmer said the true cost had been significantly higher:
Island GPs have fewer patients than UK docs
The Island's health minister says the Island's GPs each have far fewer patients on average than their UK counterparty.
Award-winning pub reopens
An award-winning pub in the North has reopened.
Mountain Road closed until tomorrow lunchtime
The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road will remain closed for the rest of today.
Liverpool terminal work means more disruption to ferries
The Steam Packet Company says continuing work at Liverpool Ferry Terminal means its sailings will divert again this weekend.
676 on benefits get more than minimum wage workers
A government minister says more than 650 residents are getting more in benefits than they would on minimum wage.
DEFA rapped over racism FOI response
The Island's Information Commissioner has told a government department to review its decision on a Freedom of Information request about racist language.
Manxman sailing delayed this afternoon
The Steam Packet Company says a crossing will be half an hour late today as it catches up following two cancellations yesterday.
Sport award nominations open
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