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Braddan Commissioners are facing the prospect of paying millions of pounds more than first estimated to build a community centre adjacent to Noble’s Hospital.

 

Three bids of around £7 million have been submitted by contractors willing to construct the complex, which includes a new local authority office and a multi-purpose hall for sports and public events.

 

The tender result comes despite efforts by commissioners to reduce the cost of the ‘Strang Corner Field’ project, which was initially around £4 million.

 

Plans for the site, which is adjacent to the Palatine Health Centre, include provision for childcare, a pharmacy, gym, dental practice and other facilities.

 

The authority first purchased the land from government almost two decades ago, with a view to providing a ‘much needed’ community centre in the parish.

 

Commissioners will consider the three tenders on Thursday at a meeting held via Skype.

 

Authority chairman Andrew Jessopp admits the £7 million figure is high, and members need to decide whether the investment will be value for money.

 

He explained the costs to Local Democracy Reporter Ewan Gawne:

 

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