Liverpool landing stage could boost ferry services

Tuesday, 29 March 2016 00:00

Prospective plans for a new Liverpool landing stage signal prosperity for Isle of Man ferry services:

That's the message from the Infrastructure Minister - last week, he met with Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson to firm up blueprints for a relocation to Waterloo Dock.

TravelWatch oppose the plan to build a new service travel hub - it says Tynwald should be consulted before agreements are drafted.

Phil Gawne insists government will be involved in the process but it makes no sense to be put to public consultation:

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