The £450,000 works will see “increasingly unreliable” pipes in Colby replaced, Manx Utilities says.

Treasury Minister Chris Thomas’s budget sees the tax-free allowance rise by £2,250 to £17,000.

It follows confirmation of the withdrawal of notice letters by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.

Ellan Vannin Fuels says the devices will be trialled at its Peel Road store to deter abuse of staff.