At their Board meeting on 16^th June 2015, Chair Mr Nick Watterson confirmed that work on the replacement footbridge at Spaldrick was scheduled to begin on Monday 22^nd June.

Mr Watterson announced, “The Board is delighted that work for the replacement footbridge is going ahead. There have been a number of hurdles for the Board and its officers to address over the past few years, but the Board is excited to finally be able to re-join the Coastal Footpath at Spaldrick and, in doing so, bring a fantastic amenity back into use. This section of the Raad ny Foillan is enjoyed not only by Port Erin residents, but also many visitors.”

Mr Watterson added, “The project itself should be completed within 4 weeks dependent upon weather, so it is the intention to have the footpath open ahead of the Summer Holiday season.”

The coastal footpath at Spaldrick was closed in August 2005 following a landslip.