Roundhouse access road agreement reached between DHSC and Braddan Commissioners

It was announced at the local authority's meeting yesterday

An update was provided on the access road to The Roundhouse at Braddan Commissioners' meeting this week.

The commissioners were told a cost has been agreed for the sale by the Department of Infrastructure and the local authority is able to buy the land.

The road and access to the site has been an ongoing issue between the Department of Health and Social Care and the local authority since the leisure facility was opened in January.

A notice was issued in March asking the commissioners not to use hospital roads and the car parks, and a threat of a barrier being put up on the site was given.

It was agreed the land sale is a positive step and the board is now waiting on documents from government for it to be able to be signed over.

Also on the agenda was a recent spell of anti-social behaviour caused by a group of young people who broke a panel on a shed.

The board was told by the clerk it will cost £320 to replace the fixture and the police are dealing with the people involved.

A sign will go up warning people not to climb on it.

Another topic which sparked conversation is the potential introduction of 20mph zones around Strang Road.

The commissioners were told that where there are children’s play areas, schools and parks 20mph zones are required.

However currently there is a 30 and a 40mph which joins Strang Crossroads and believe these should be made lower.

The board agreed to contact the Department of Infrastructure to ask it to lower the speed limit.

Braddan Commissioners will next meet on the 1 August.