Marine Station in Port Erin to be demolished

The commissioners have welcomed the development

The demolition of the Marine Biological Station in Port Erin is the first part of the development of the complex.

Port Erin Commissioners put out a statement on Facebook saying the demolition is due to happen soon.

As part of the development, the building will have apartments, an apart-hotel, a restaurant, retail and an exhibition space will be added.

Delgatie, the developer in charge, took over the site in August 2018.

Chair of Port Erin Commissioners, Godfrey Egee said: “The commissioners are very pleased to finally see the project receiving planning approval, admittedly with a large number of conditions to meet, but this is a good thing as shows due diligence on the planning committee’s part.

“To actually see the planned demolition take place is a good start. The new development should be a great asset to the village and a vast improvement on what's currently there.”

In the statement on Facebook the commissioners also said: "There’s a road closure application to facilitate site works made to the Department of Infrastructure, which will come into effect later this month.’