Douglas Flood Mitigation Feasibility Study Overarching Report - JBA

Summary

The requester asked for the cost paid to Jeremy Benn Associates Limited for the July 2019 Douglas Flood Mitigation Feasibility Study. The Manx Utilities Authority confirmed the total payment amount was £56,767.54 excluding VAT.

Key Facts

• The request concerned the cost of the 'Douglas Flood Mitigation Feasibility Study Overarching Report'.
• The report was produced by Jeremy Benn Associates Limited in July 2019.
• The Manx Utilities Authority paid a total of £56,767.54 for the report.
• The disclosed amount excludes VAT.
• The request was received on 29 August 2022 and closed on 16 September 2022.

Data Disclosed

• £56,767.54
• July 2019
• 29 August 2022
• 16 September 2022
• 2603642

Original Request

How much did you pay to Jeremy Benn Associates Limited for its July 2019 Report titled "Douglas Flood Mitigation Feasibility Study Overarching Report". ?

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: 2603642 16 September 2022

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 29 August 2022 and which states:

"How much did you pay to Jeremy Benn Associates Limited for its July 2019 Report titled "Douglas Flood Mitigation Feasibility Study Overarching Report" ?"

In response to your request, Manx Utilities can confirm that the total amount paid was £56,767.54 (excluding VAT).

Please quote the reference number 2603642 in any future communications.

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