It\u2019s a day many probably thought would never arrive \u2013 initial works have started on the re-extension of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway! They are only preparation works but it is a start and the results will go into the tender document for the full construction, due to be released in early 2027.<\/p>\n
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The work currently underway will see trial holes dug on Loch Promenade. This will allow the project team to put full details into the tender document which is due to be released to interested parties at the start of next year.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson from the Department of Infrastructure said: \u201cConsiderable analysis and development work has been undertaken since the department established a project team in July.<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n
Once the tender process goes live and a company is chosen construction work is expected to take 35 weeks to complete. All being well this should mean that passengers are once again are able to travel all the way from Derby Castle to the Sea Terminal in 2028, with the temporary terminus at Villa Marina removed and a single track (with passing loop) built on the sea side of the Prom.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It\u2019s a day many probably thought would never arrive \u2013 initial works have started on the re-extension of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway! They are only preparation works but it is a start and the results will go into the … Continue reading