Flood risk asset register

Summary

The requester asked for a flood risk asset register and details on the classification of the MER weir structure as a historical asset. The Manx Utilities Authority responded that they do not hold this information as flood management records were transferred to the Department of Infrastructure in October 2020.

Key Facts

• The requested flood risk asset register is held by the Flood Division of the Department of Infrastructure (DOI), not Manx Utilities.
• A 'Transfer of Function Order' approved by Tynwald in October 2020 moved all flood management records from Manx Utilities to the DOI.
• The new 'Flood Management Division' within the DOI now houses staff and records from both Manx Utilities and the DOI.
• The requester was directed to contact the DOI via iomfloodhub.im or submit a new FOI request directly to them.
• The case reference number for this request is 1665470.

Data Disclosed

• 1665470
• 2021-02-09
• 2021-02-12
• July 2019
• October 2020
• 2019
• 2015

Original Request

The JBA Consulting 2019 Laxey Flood Incident review report makes reference to a flood risk asset register and in July 2019 the MER weir structure was classified as a historical asset Can you send me a full copy of the flood risk asset register and explain how and why this structure was determined to be a historical asset and who made that decision

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: 1665470 12 February 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 9 February 2021 and which states:

"The JBA Consulting 2019 Laxey Flood Incident review report makes reference to a flood risk asset register and in July 2019 the MER weir structure was classified as a historical asset Can you send me a full copy of the flood risk asset register and explain how and why this structure was determined to be a historical asset and who made that decision"

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the public authority does not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested. The Flood Risk asset register is held within the Flood Division of the Department of Infrastructure (DOI). In October 2020 Tynwald approved a 'Transfer of Function Order' for the formation of a new division, responsible for all matters relating to Flood Management within the DOI. The new 'Flood Management Division' brought together staff from both Manx Utilities and the DOI into one single area, and consequentially all records and information associated with flood management have been transferred from Manx Utilities to the DOI. You can contact the Flood Management Division of the DOI regarding the report requested, via https://iomfloodhub.im/.
Alternatively, you might wish to make a Freedom of Information request direct to DOI, online via the following link: https://services.gov.im/freedom-of-information/

Please quote the reference number 1665470 in any future communications.

Your right to request a review

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 the 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