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Thanks to Fred Hodgson for the following update

Since the original Queens Pier article of 2009/10 things have moved on (slowly.)
In May 2010 Tynwald approved (only one vote against)the inital report and permitted the outlay of funds on design work etc., for “De Minimis.” This was promptly re-names SAPS (Safety and Protection Scheme) and work progressed to the application for Registered Building consent for the works. (Registered Building is the Manx equiv. of Listed).
After years of silence and sitting on their hands, Ramsey Town Commissioners objected to this consent. Happily however the Inspector ignored them and the works were approved.
In April Tynwald then approved, by a much tighter margin, the expenditure of the required £1.8m.
Contracts were signed and the work has now commenced. After a disgraceful 18 years of neglect the Pier is being made safe. More on our website. www.queenspier.org