Wider issue of coastal overtopping 'needs to be considered'
Work to repair the sunken gardens on Douglas Promenade could be delayed to accommodate a wider project to renew the sea wall.
Parts of it were destroyed by Storm Barra in December last year.
Large sections of the area have been cordoned off as a result including the children's play park.
Andrew Bentley is Douglas Council's lead for regeneration and community - he believes the authority should avoid 'doing the same job twice':
"I can’t live like this": Manx woman speaks out about years of chronic pain from endometriosis
31-year-old says condition dominates daily life as complaint to Manx Care remains unresolved months later
Severe gale force winds causing travel disruption
Flights and sailings affected as yellow weather warning comes into force
Updated national risk assessment for money laundering published
Isle of Man classed as medium high risk for money laundering overall
Local authorities split over 'discretionary' one percent social housing charge
Boards can choose to add this on top of inflationary rate of 2.9 percent
Onchan residents outline their key election issues
The Isle of Man will go to the polls on 24 September 2026