Floodstop flood defences – in Castletown – Isle of Man Customer: House of Keys Assembly for Castletown Location: Castletown, the Isle of Man Product: 0.9m Floodstop barrier A dummy run of a new flood defence barrier in Castletown last Friday went well, said the town’s MHK, Richard Ronan. He said it did its most important job: it reassured residents the department is on top of the problem. Castletown was badly flooded last year by high tides and storm surges. Preparations are being made for high tides forecast this weekend. “I’m really pleased with it,” said Mr Ronan. “There is good liaison with the Department of Infrastructure works team and the commissioners’ works team for the commissioners taking responsibility for the temporary flood barrier. There is a lot of good input with residen

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