The Isle of Man Government-owned Manx Development Corporation (MDC) has officially opened its first project.
A large number of MHKs gathered at the new development this week for the opening of Thie Clag - Manx Gaelic for Clock House - which holds 37 new apartments (20 one-bed and 17 two-bed) plus a commercial unit and changing places facility on the ground floor.
The Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer and Lady Lorimer were also in attendance, with the former cutting the ribbon at the building’s entrance to officially open the new project.
Prior to the ribbon-cutting, the Chief Minister Alfred Cannan provided a speech, and said: ‘I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to the Manx Development Corporation for their exceptional work on this project.
‘The MDC was founded with a clear mission - to regenerate brownfield sites on the Isle of Man as part of the commitments this administration set out within the Island Plan.
‘I would also like to thank NK Construction for their outstanding contribution to this project.
‘Their expertise and commitment have been instrumental in bringing this development to life.’
Previously, the building was used as accommodation for nurses training at the old Noble’s Hospital, with it being built in 1953 and including 126 bedsits.
However, the structure has been unused and deteriorating for a number of years since the old Noble’s closed down.
The regeneration of the site has involved extensive restoration of the fourth floor, in order to accommodate the new glasswork fifth floor.
The original clock face that has adorned the building for over 70 years has also been newly refurbished.
The building has also been shortlisted as a finalist for Construction News Award’s 2025 ‘Regeneration Project of the Year’ award, praised for its ‘thoughtful’ design.








