Tynwald has unanimously approved funding of £1.458m to replace Port Erin and Castletown fire stations. Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson secured backing to build a new combined fire and ambulance station on government-owned land opposite the Sefton Express at Ronaldsway, and to convert the Southlands ambulance station on the Port Erin-Port St Mary boundary into a fire station.
Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson secured backing to build a new combined fire and ambulance station on government-owned land opposite the Sefton Express at Ronaldsway, and to convert the Southlands ambulance station on the Port Erin-Port St Mary boundary into a fire station.
Mr Watterson described the fire station at Castletown as 'decaying' and having inadequate facilities - and none at all for female firefighters - which meant it was no longer fit for purpose. Port Erin's fire station was in a 'similar if not worse state', he said. Peter Karran (Lib Van, Onchan) expressed concern about the level of professional fees, and costs of building regulation, site supervision and a feasibility study.