Costs of transportation of silt from Peel Marina to Cross Vein mine

Summary

A request was made for cost estimates regarding the transportation of silt from Peel Marina to Cross Vein Mine and associated remediation works. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture responded that they do not hold this information and suggested contacting the Department of Infrastructure instead.

Key Facts

• The request concerned Planning Application No. 25/90698/B.
• The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture does not hold the requested cost estimates.
• The authority suggested the Department of Infrastructure may be able to assist.
• The request was received on 21 January 2026 and closed on 4 February 2026.
• The response was issued under reference number 5247529.

Data Disclosed

• 25/90698/B
• 2026-01-21
• 2026-02-04
• 5247529
• 01624 685854
• 01624 685851

Original Request

I require an estimate of the costs of all works referred to in Planning Application No. 25/90698/B, which are described in the planning application as including - Transportation of sediment from the Peel silt lagoon to Cross Vein Mine, treatment of it on site, and use in remediation of the site including capping works; this includes the construction of a settlement pond, temporary treatment plant, a vehicular access point, access tracks, drainage ditches, perimeter fencing, landscape works and temporary welfare facilities

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Full Response Text

Freedom of Information Co-ordinator Corporate Services Directorate Thie Slieau Whallian, Foxdale Road, St John’s, Isle of Man, IM4 3AS Tel no (01624) 685854 Fax no (01624 685851 Email: defa@gov.im www.gov.im

Our ref: 5247529 4 February 2026

Dear ###

We write further to your request received 21 January 2026, which states:

"I require an estimate of the costs of all works referred to in Planning Application No. 25/90698/B, which are described in the planning application as including -

Transportation of sediment from the Peel silt lagoon to Cross Vein Mine, treatment of it on site, and use in remediation of the site including capping works; this includes the construction of a settlement pond, temporary treatment plant, a vehicular access point, access tracks, drainage ditches, perimeter fencing, landscape works and temporary welfare facilities"

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. This is because the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture do not hold this information.

To offer advice and assistance, you may wish to contact Department of Infrastructure who may be able to help you.

Please quote the reference number 5247529 in any future communications.

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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