Preparatory work has started for the extension of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway to once more run the entire seafront.
An Infrastructure Department spokesperson said: “Trial holes are in the process of being dug on Loch Promenade in Douglas to finalise the construction detail on a project to extend the horse tram track from Central Promenade to the Sea Terminal.”
In July, Tynwald approved spending up to £3 million on the project.
Tender Process
The spokesperson said: “Work being undertaken on Loch Promenade this week will allow the department to finalise a tender exercise, which is scheduled to be launched early next year.
“The first passengers are anticipated to use the new section during the 2028 summer season following a construction programme that’s provisionally forecast to run for 35 weeks.”
