Trees blown down on Surby road

Summary

A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure regarding the cost of clearing trees blown down on Surby road on 7 December. The authority disclosed that the total cost for the work was £1900.00 plus VAT.

Key Facts

• Trees were blown down on Surby road on 7 December.
• The Department of Infrastructure was responsible for cutting away and removing the trees.
• The cost of the work was £1900.00 plus VAT.
• The request was received on 14 February 2025 and responded to on 12 March 2025.
• All information requested was provided with no exemptions applied.

Data Disclosed

• 7 December
• 14 February 2025
• 12 March 2025
• £1900.00
• 4449677

Original Request

On the 7th December a lot of trees were blown down blocking Surby road and had to be cut away and removed. How much did this cost please?

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

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: 4449677 12 March 2025

Dear ###

We write further to your request, received 14 February 2025, which states:

"On the 7th December a lot of trees were blown down blocking Surby road and had to be cut away and removed.

How much did this cost please?"

Our response to your request is as follows:

The cost of the work was £1900.00 + VAT. Please quote the reference number 4449677 in any future communications.

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