MUA's list of sites for the Laxey Sewerage works.

Summary

The requester asked the Manx Utilities Authority to identify 40 alternative sites considered for the Laxey Sewerage works and the reasons for their rejection. The authority responded by sending all requested information, including the list of sites and comments, within five days.

Key Facts

• The Manx Utilities Authority considered 40 sites in addition to their preferred choice of the Cairns, Laxey.
• The request was received on 6 November 2019 and the response was issued on 11 November 2019.
• The authority released all information requested, including site names, locations, and reasons for unsuitability.
• The response consisted of 1 document containing 2 pages.
• The case reference number is 1032061.

Data Disclosed

• 40
• 2019-11-06
• 2019-11-11
• 1032061
• 2
• 1

Original Request

The MUA have stated in a public presentation that they have considered 40 sites in addition to their preferred choice of the Cairns, Laxey for the installation of a sewerage treatment works. The request is made to identify each of those sites in both name and location and any necessary comments or reasons to show why each site was not suitable.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Manx Utilities PO Box 177, Douglas Isle of Man, IM99 1PS

e: enquiries@manxutilities.im t: 01624 687687 www.manxutilities.im

Our ref: 1032061 11 November 2019

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 6 November 2019 and which states:

"The MUA have stated in a public presentation that they have considered 40 sites in addition to their preferred choice of the Cairns, Laxey for the installation of a sewerage treatment works. The request is made to identify each of those sites in both name and location and any necessary comments or reasons to show why each site was not suitable."

Our response to your request is as follows: please find attached copies of the information that is being released to you.

Please quote the reference number 1032061 in any future communications.

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If you are unhappy with this response to your freedom of information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post.

An electronic version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website at https://services.gov.im/freedom-of-information/Review . If you would like a paper version of our complaint form to be sent to you by post, please contact me and I will be happy to arrange for this. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been concluded. If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner for a decision on; 1. Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or 2. Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.
In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another

form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision. More detailed information on your right to a review can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at www.inforights.im. Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about freedom of information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi. I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely