A solution has not yet been found to bring part of the Raad ny Foillan footpath back into service after two landslips on the Port Erin section.
Port Erin Commissioners has reached out to Rushen MHKs, the DoI and DfE to seek assistance in bringing part of the footpath back into service.
The local authority says that “these discussions have not yet managed to find a solution”.
Coastal Footpath Closure
Following two separate landslips on the Raad ny Foillan within Port Erin late in 2023 and early 2024, the coastal footpath remains closed at two sections within Port Erin.
Chair of Port Erin Commissioners, Mr Godfrey Egee said: “Quotes have been sought to clear the landslips, but these are currently deemed to be cost prohibitive by the Board.”
He says that “the matter has been discussed with both Rushen MHKs, the Department of Infrastructure, and the Department for Enterprise to seek assistance in bringing the footpath back into service, however, these discussions have not yet managed to find a solution”.
Mr Egee added: “Due to the remote location of both landslips and the need to remove slipped material, the costs are significant, and there will also be additional repairs, and possible stabilisation works required before the footpaths would be safe to reopen.”
Funding Options
The board of Port Erin Commissioners has agreed that allocation of appropriate funding “will be considered by the Board” for the forthcoming financial year during it budgeting process.
Mr Egee said: “The Board is committed to see the whole of the Raad ny Foillan through Port Erin open, so should the Board agree funding we will seek to get the works planned and underway as soon as is practicable.”
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