Happier diner Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 3 hours ago, Harry Lamb said: They're not those, either Doesn't seem so. I am not sure there are any on the Island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Nothing to do with government! https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/government-say-issues-arising-from-landslide-is-between-landowners-and-insurers/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 12 minutes ago, Banker said: Nothing to do with government! https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/government-say-issues-arising-from-landslide-is-between-landowners-and-insurers/ And why would it be? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 10 minutes ago, Happier diner said: And why would it be? It shouldn’t but lots seem to think they should sort it out, garff commissioners can sort if they like rather than closing public shelters!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Banker said: It shouldn’t but lots seem to think they should sort it out, garff commissioners can sort if they like rather than closing public shelters!! Garff say only IOMG has the resources to deal with it, but DOI says 'no interest' in stabilising the cliff. Not sure what that means, is it because they CBA, or they have no legal power to undertake the works? ETA or do they mean the contractor and landowner have no interest without legal action? It is not a clear paragraph, probably due to inexpert paraphrasing of the letter. It is going to be a right muddle between the landowner, contractors and householders. You would hope they would sit down together and agree a plan, but that kind of pragmatism doesn't happen when large sums and insurers are involved. Edited April 7, 2023 by Gladys 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxanne Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 29 minutes ago, Banker said: It shouldn’t but lots seem to think they should sort it out, garff commissioners can sort if they like rather than closing public shelters!! They haven't closed public shelters. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc.fixit Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 So the householders are on their own as govt. washes its hands? Examiner this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 27 minutes ago, doc.fixit said: So the householders are on their own as govt. washes its hands? Examiner this week. TBF, why should govt get involved if it is not their liability? Even if they did whatever work voluntarily, eithout liability etc. on the basis that they be refunded when the insurance pays out, it puts public monies at risk. It could also set a precedent for the future. They can give as much assistance to facilitate the work that has to be done, certainly, like swift approval of planning consent if needed, but nothing more than that, IMHO. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxanne Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 5 hours ago, Roxanne said: They haven't closed public shelters. You might laugh @hissingsid but the shelter is open and it is full of people having a wonderful time in the sun - and NO mess. That’s really good news, isn’t it? Or would you prefer some bad news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 47 minutes ago, Roxanne said: You might laugh @hissingsid but the shelter is open and it is full of people having a wonderful time in the sun - and NO mess. That’s really good news, isn’t it? Or would you prefer some bad news? There are also extra tables on the grass areas either side of the cafe. It looks great and is a definite improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 "The DOI and Manx Utilities both say there is ‘no risk’ to the highway on Old Laxey Hill." At the moment one point on Old Laxey Hill is slightly less than the width of a house from a rather large drop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 8 hours ago, Banker said: Nothing to do with government! https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/government-say-issues-arising-from-landslide-is-between-landowners-and-insurers/ Government, via a certain unqualified Minister, gave authority for this to go ahead. No authority, no go ahead, no landslide. They are as culpable as any other party. Standard and predictable Govt spiel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, Non-Believer said: Government, via a certain unqualified Minister, gave authority for this to go ahead. No authority, no go ahead, no landslide. They are as culpable as any other party. Standard and predictable Govt spiel. Who was this unqualified minister/geotechnical engineer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Just now, Happier diner said: Who was this unqualified minister/geotechnical engineer? Geoffrey Boot, O Troll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 5 hours ago, doc.fixit said: So the householders are on their own as govt. washes its hands? Examiner this week. It's got nothing to do with government. It's a dispute between a contractor and two adjacent land and property owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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