26 July 2026
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Public Meeting For Sewage Treatment Proposals

Aerial views of Garff sewage network plans

Garff Commissioners is holding a public meeting later this month to discuss the Laxey and Lonan Sewage Treatment Proposals.

The community meeting on October 22 will be an opportunity for the public to share their views on Manx Utilities proposals for new sewage treatment infrastructure in Laxey and Lonan.

The meeting is being held specifically for the commissioners to gather public opinion on the proposals.

These include a sewage treatment facility at Axnfell and interim pumps at several sites including the Cairn, Garwick, Telephone Exchange Road, and Ballabeg.

Sewage Treatment Proposals

The Commissioners wish to emphasise that they will not be presenting a view on the proposals on the night, but are holding this meeting to hear the views of the public.

This feedback will help inform their understanding of public sentiment on the scheme and assist them in their discussions with Manx Utilities and planning.

Manx Utilities will be represented to answer technical questions and It is also anticipated that the Garff MHK’s will be in attendance.

The meeting, which will be held at Laxey Working Men’s Institute, will be chaired by Captain Stephen Carter, Captain of the Parish of Lonan.

All Welcome

All are welcome to attend and contribute to the discussion.

The Commissioners would welcome written comment and questions on the proposals from Members of the public.

These can be submitted by Email on admin@garff.im

Charlie Morrey is a Broadcast & Multi Media Journalist for Manx.News and also is a Presenter on Energy FM. Charlie has previously written for Isle of Man Newspapers, magazines and also started her broadcasting career with Manx Radio.

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