Government says new plan addresses health and safety risks
Permission has been granted to expand the winners' enclosure at the TT Grandstand.
This means the Department for Enterprise can create additional hardstanding, at the Glencrutchery Road site in Douglas, to enhance ‘the quality of the space’.
During TT and Manx Grand Prix the area to the west of the main building is used by the top three riders for post-race celebrations and media duties.
At present the winners' enclosure is part hardstanding and part grass with a kerbstone running through the centre – the grass is used by spectators who watch the proceedings.
In the original application government said the area had health and safety risks as the kerb is a ‘trip hazard’ and by resurfacing the area it would create a ‘more easily usable and functional space’.
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