The Chief Minister says the government is working on a plan for the future of Reayrt ny Baie.
The former care home in Douglas was the subject of a question from Onchan MHK Rob Callister, who suggested it could be used for critical housing needs.
In a written response Alf Cannan said: “The government is actively working through proposals to re-purpose Reayrt ny Baie, recognising its potential to support a range of critical housing and community needs.”
He confirmed that discussions are ongoing through the Housing and Communities Board, alongside officers from relevant government departments, “to explore how the estate might be utilised to meet a particular service requirement—or indeed a combination of service provisions.”
The Chief Minister added that this includes “careful consideration of the suggestions raised, such as accommodation for homeless persons, transitional housing for individuals recently released from prison, support for young people transitioning out of care, or key worker accommodation”.
He said the aim is to ensure any future use is “both sustainable and responsive to the evolving needs of our community.”
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