Analysis work is currently being undertaken to see if silt from Peel Marina can be dumped at sea.
That's according to the Department of Infrastructure which is working with the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture to find an appropriate site.
The DOI is preparing to dredge 7,000 tons from the marina this spring in order to prevent a build up of silt forcing the closure of a number of vessel berths.
Minister Ray Harmer says it's about finding a long term solution to the issue:
Politician's anger over Post Office profits and cutbacks
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Number of post offices to temporarily close for a day
A number of post offices will be closed for a day over the next few weeks.
Minister says she can't provide update on NSC floor tiles
The minister of the Department of Education, Sport and Culture says she can't provide any update on ongoing attempts to fix the NSC floor tiles.
Afternoon ferry is next to be cancelled by weather
The Steam Packet says its 2.15pm crossing from Heysham to Douglas will no longer be going ahead this Sunday, April 5.
Difficult to compare Island's Hospice funding with UK, says minister
The Health Minister says comparisons between government funding of hospices here and abroad must be made with caution.
Mountain Road to close because of gales
The Department of Infrastructure says it'll soon be closing the Mountain Road because of high winds.
New amber warning issued for tonight's storm
Ronaldsway Met Office has upgraded tonight's weather warning from yellow to amber.
Police appeal over theft of building materials
Police in the West are appealing for information about stolen buildings materials.
