Bus Shelter Costs


Authority	[[department-of-infrastructure
Date received	2026-02-10
Outcome	Some information sent but part exempt
Outcome date	2026-03-13
Topic	[[transport-roads

Summary

A request was made for detailed cost breakdowns of bus shelters constructed or replaced by the Department of Infrastructure between September 2021 and March 2026. The authority responded with a list of locations and work types but provided costs only in broad ranges to protect commercial sensitivity, rather than exact figures.

Key Facts

The Department of Infrastructure provided cost data for bus shelter works from September 2021 to March 2026.
Exact costs were withheld and replaced with broad monetary ranges to protect commercial sensitivity.
Work types included new installations, RTC rebuilds, refurbishments, and relocations.
Some projects were completed by DoI staff while others were contracted to external suppliers.
Certain works, such as the Douglas Promenade installations, were included in a capital contract with no separate cost listed.

Data Disclosed

£1,000–£10,000
£8,000–£12,000
£0–£4,000
£200–£2,000
£2,000–£4,000
£100–£650
£10,000–£15,000
£500–£1,000
1 September 2021
2026-03-13
2026-02-10
case_id: 5291101

Exemptions Cited

Commercial sensitivity

Original Request

I am writing to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2015 for information relating to the cost of bus shelters constructed, installed, or replaced by the Department of Infrastructure.

I would be grateful if you could provide the following information:

The total cost of the bus shelter referenced in the Facebook post published by Onchan MHK Callister at the following URL: https://www.facebook.com/Onchan.MHK/posts/pfbid02FgZv9deQnjCnVN8ycu8wJVd1qh8RmRYtpj7C1JNxrZ9SwgA2n1UFgc1BP3qyd4THl

Please provide a complete breakdown of costs including, but not limited to, design, materials, construction, installation, and any associated infrastructure works.

The total amount spent on all other bus shelters (including new construction, replacements, and substantial refurbishments) between 1 September 2021 and the date of this request.

For this information, please provide an itemised list including:

a. The specific location of each bus shelter (including street address or nearest landmark)

b. The total cost for each shelter

c. A breakdown of costs where available (design, materials, construction, installation)

d. The date of completion or installation

e. Whether the work constituted a new build, replacement, or refurbishment

f. Whether the work was conducted by DoI staff, or, if the work was completed by external supplier(s), the name of the supplier(s)

If it is not possible to provide all of the information requested due to the cost of compliance exceeding the appropriate limit, I would be grateful if you could provide as much information as possible within the cost limit. In such circumstances, I would also appreciate your advice regarding how I could refine my request to bring it within the cost limit.