Dear Sir or Madam, In…

Dear Sir or Madam,

In regards to EBR registry # 013-3759 proposal, i hope that the following be considered during the process to approve or deny the request.

Construction of a waste transfer station will result in a severe reduction in property values of the neighbouring residential / agricultural parcels.

Development and operation of the WDS waste transfer facility will increase traffic and road noise on Road 3 E.

Operation of the WDS facility brings increased noise pollution from site equipment and customer deliveries, e.g. backup alert, dumping of trucks, usage of front end loaders, etc. Especially now that its has been stated they will run the plant 24hrs per day.

Local residents’ quality of life will be negatively affected by noxious odours, including odours from the waste, odours from diesel equipment exhaust, etc.

The WDS facility may potentially harbour or transfer waste infected with disease capable of contaminating our crops and soil, thus resulting in irreversible damage to rare prime farmland and our livelihood.

The parcel’s vacancy has allowed wildlife to return and flourish for decades. This new construction will negatively impact the parcel’s current ecosystem. We have been witness to various wildlife ( hawks, eagles, owls, deer, turkey) utilizing the property for permanent shelter, food sources and to raise young.

The increase in water runoff due to the development of the property will task a municipal drain already at its capacity. Recently completed drainage upgrades along the road now include properties upstream. This ditch crests every time we get an average rainfall, and any increase in runoff would potentially flood our properties.

If a decision is made to allow the continued development of the property i would ask that the ministry ensures that the owners provide protections to the above mentioned items such as but not limited to:

WDS will construct a noise barrier wall along the entire north side of the property at 2071 Road 3 E. similar to highway noise barriers. This will reduce the noise from the facility to our homes. WDS will take all precautions necessary and utilize all technology available to eliminate noxious smells associated with waste (including the restriction that waste must be kept indoors at all times and never outdoors in a yard), along with a written commitment that wet or hazardous waste will never make its way to the property.

WDS will invest, construct, and maintain a natural corridor along the north, east, and west boundaries of the property for the betterment of the wildlife and quality of life of the residents.

In the event a soil or crop disease is introduced to our properties while the facility is in operation, WDS will financially support the investigation to determine what the disease is, be responsible for costs associated with elimination of the disease, and will compensate for any losses incurred.

WDS agrees to pay for any upgrades and additional maintenance to the municipal drainage system that our properties utilize, driven by the construction and operation of this site.

I ask again that the ministry and all governing bodies involved in the decision of the request by WDS ensure that the well being of the environment including the well being of the surrounding residences be considered and protected. The quality of life of all life, including residences will be negatively impacted by this development.

Thank you.