Peel Marina Gate

Summary

A request was made for statistics regarding delays in opening the Peel Marina flap gate and swing bridge over the last 24 months. The Department of Infrastructure responded that the information is not held as the Harbours division does not retain relevant records.

Key Facts

• The request was received on 2025-01-07 and responded to on 2025-01-20.
• The Department of Infrastructure does not hold the requested information.
• The Harbours division specifically does not retain records relating to flap gate or swing bridge delays.
• The request covered a 24-month period for delay reports and a 12-month period for boat access issues.
• The applicant was informed of their right to request an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.

Data Disclosed

• 2025-01-07
• 2025-01-20
• 4351917
• 24 months
• 12 months
• 10 minutes
• 30 minutes
• 1 hour
• 12 hour period

Original Request

How many times in the last 24 months has the DoI reported delays in opening the flap gate to Peel Marina? How many times in the last 24 months has the DoI reported delays in opening the flap gate to Peel Marina due to issues with the swing bridge? Of these could I have a breakdown in delays of: Over 10 minutes Over 30 minutes Over an hour. The reasons behind the delays in opening the flap gate? How many times have boats been unable to exit or enter the marina in a 12 hour period over the last 12 months due to issues with either the flap gate or the swing bridge?

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

IM7 4EL
Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF

Contact: FOI Response Team Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im

Our ref: 4351917 20 January 2025

Dear ###

We write further to your request received 7 January 2025, which states:

"How many times in the last 24 months has the DoI reported delays in opening the flap gate to Peel Marina?

How many times in the last 24 months has the DoI reported delays in opening the flap gate to Peel Marina due to issues with the swing bridge?

Of these could I have a breakdown in delays of:

Over 10 minutes

Over 30 minutes

Over an hour.

The reasons behind the delays in opening the flap gate?

How many times have boats been unable to exit or enter the marina in a 12 hour period over the last 12 months due to issues with either the flap gate or the swing bridge?"

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 Harbours division does not retain records relating to your request.

Please quote the reference number 4351917 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.