Spreadsheet Costings knockaloe site and Anderson Land
Authority [[manx-utilities-authority
Date received 2017-08-31
Outcome Some information sent but part exempt
Outcome date 2017-09-19
Topic [[utilities-infrastructure

Summary

A request for 25-year whole life cost spreadsheets for proposed sewage works at Knockaloe and Anderson Land was partially fulfilled, with specific budget estimates withheld due to commercial sensitivity and other data confirmed as not held.

Key Facts

  • Manx Utilities Authority responded to a Freedom of Information request regarding regional sewage treatment strategy costings.
  • Some information was provided, but specific budget estimates for land acquisition and capital purchases were exempted.
  • The authority cited ongoing speculative negotiations with land owners as a reason for withholding commercial data.
  • Disclosure was deemed likely to prejudice the economic interests of the island and provide unfair competitive advantage.
  • Cost estimates for specific rising main pipeline options were confirmed as not held by the authority.

Data Disclosed

  • 25 year
  • 2017-08-31
  • 2017-09-19
  • IM101028I
  • 6 pages
  • 1 document
  • section 30(2)(b)
  • section 30(1)(a)
  • section 8(3)a

Exemptions Cited

  • Section 30(2)(b) - Commercial interests
  • Section 30(1)(a) - Economic interests of the island
  • Section 8(3)a - Information not held