One of Braddan Commissioners’ Christmas wishes came true with the completion of their new Puffin crossing on Braddan Road.
The new crossing was constructed by JCK and the work has taken five weeks to complete and was delivered on time and on budget.
The Commissioners and Centre Manager ‘Come Together’ with a Christmas themed tribute to the Fab Four to mark the opening.
Puffin Crossing
Chairman of Braddan Commissioners, Andrew Jessopp said: “Its great to have a slightly light hearted approach to this matter but the last few months have been quite stressful for us.
“We always knew that a crossing was part of the planning conditions for our new community centre, however initially, we were led to believe that a simple zebra crossing would be sufficient.
“The Department of Infrastructure (DOI) then instructed us that we required a more costly Puffin crossing and it’s a shame that some politicians took it as an opportunity to take the edge of the Commissioners Roundhouse project which really wasn’t helpful to the Authority, our tenants, our parishioners and users of the facility.
“We do appreciate the help of the staff from the DoI Highway Services Section who assisted in this project, and Watling Streetworks who provided the temporary signs that actually allowed the Commissioners to comply with the planning condition and in particular open the nursery.
“Thankfully the building is open and growing from strength to strength with some fantastic events already been held and great plans for the future.”
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