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Government capital spending for the coming year will be £97 million, which includes £44 million for building schemes.
Representing the Isle of Man's construction industry on the Manx Radio budget programme this lunchtime was Tony Wood of Auldyn Construction.
He said the prospects for the sector remain pretty grim:
Crime on the Island continues to fall while serious incidents create 'exceptional demand'
Chief Constable Russ Foster's Annual Report published
As heatwave heads our way, how do we stay safe in the sun?
Island could reach 27 Celsius on Thursday
Castletown Commissioners celebrating 130 years of Poulsom Park
Event has been organised to commemorate anniversary
Cost of a passport set to increase this summer
Treasury says higher fees will mirror fees introduced in the UK earlier this year
Manx Telecom to fund groundwork for fibre customers
Company says it's removing 'practical barrier'