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Residents' concerns over apparent slow progress on marine station site

Port Erin site earmarked for development reduced to pile of stone

Residents in Port Erin have raised concerns about the apparent slow progress of transforming a derelict building in the south.

Demolition of the former Marine Biological Station started last year following its sale to Delgatie in 2018 – now all that remains at the site is a pile of stone.

Plans have been approved to build 52 apartments, a 14-bed apartment hotel, a restaurant and retail and exhibition space as well as 160 parking spaces.

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The marine biological station building stood empty since it was closed by Liverpool University in 2006.

Commissioners have previously said the development ‘should be a great asset to the village’ – but these women are unsure:

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