The problems of the damage being done to U92 track way and surrounding moorland in the Maughold Uplands were discussed by the Commissioners at their July meeting. Members considered correspondence in regard to this matter from Mr Gawne, Minister at the Department of Infrastructure. Mr Gawne indicated that he had studied aerial photographs and did not think the damage excessive. It was noted at the meeting that this opinion seemed to conflict with that of those locals, including Members of the Commissioners, who had physically walked the path from Glen Mona through to the Clarum in Lonan. The Commissioners are concerned by recent reports of increasingly deep ruts widening out across the moorland. The Government’s approach to managing the path, and the apparent strategy to attract large groups of visiting motorcyclists to the Island to ride the uplands, were discussed. It was agreed that the Board should write to Mr Gawne requesting that he visit the track at the earliest opportunity to view the damage first hand. Mr Moughtin advised his colleagues that the Isle of Man Municipal Association was also collating information from local authorities with similar concerns about path ways in their upland areas. The Commissioners resolved to continue monitoring the damage to the U92 in Maughold.