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29198

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Please help in saving the Queen Elizabeth Wetlands. Giofam has proposed to open a granite quarry. This will endanger all the wildlife we have in our area, some being protected species. As well, they will be drawing water which will be run off into the cranberry and head rivers. Can the governmen Read more

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29200

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This proposed quarry concerns me greatly; in particular I am concerned for the preservation of the water in the area. I understand that drilling and blasting will be below the water table, and the results could be disastrous for many of us beyond the stated limit of Giofam's responsibility. Read more

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29202

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LOOK AT WHAT THIS WORLD HAS COME TO....I LIVED IN THE CITY FOR MANY YEARS BEFORE MOVING TO SEBRIGHT - I WANTED TO GET AWAY FROM THE SMOG, POLUTION, CONCRETE & MOST OF ALL THE NOISE. Read more

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29204

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We are writing this objection in response to the notice regarding the application for a Category 2, Class A (Below the Water Table) License by Giofam Investments to excavate granite from a proposed quarry located on Part of Lots 18 through 21, Concession 4, and Part Lots 19 and 20, Concession 5, Read more

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29206

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I have concerns about this proposal for several reasons. 1. the proposal for below the water table extraction will impact private wells in the area 2. the proposed entrance will create a traffic hazard as this intersection is already dangerous and no improvements have been proposed .... Read more

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29210

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A quarry by a natural wetland??? I hearby -Object to a quarry so close to the QEII Wildlands Provincial Park; and that it will affect the ecological integrity of the area. -Object to the damage this will cause to the species at risk listed under Ontario’s Endangered Species Act -Object to Read more

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29211

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Wednesday July 22, 2009 Paul Cutmore Aggregate Inspector Ministry of Natural Resources Field Services Division Southern Region Peterborough District Office 300 Water Street Read more

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29213

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I am opposed to Giofam Investment Inc.'s proposal for mining 200,000 tonnes of granite annually and a “Permit to Take Water of 8.1 million litres/day”. The impact that this water taking will have on both water quality and quantity could be devastating. Read more

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29217

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Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands I object to a quarry so close to the QEII Wildlands Provincial Park that I perceive will affect the ecological integrity of the area. I object to the damage this will cause to the probable existence of some species at risk listed under Ontario’s Endangered Sp Read more

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29218

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Paul Cutmore Aggregate Inspector Ministry of Natural Resources Field Services Division Southern Region Peterborough District Office 300 Water Street - Floor 1 PO Box 7000 - South Tower Peterborough, Ontario K9J 8M5 Phone: (705) 755-3110 Fax: (705) 755-3125 Dear Mr. Read more

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29219

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I worry that the environmental consequences of this Quarry have not been adequately assessed. As stated by the CPAWS wildlands league, this quarry is right on the border of Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park and will draw on the wetlands water tables. Read more

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29222

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I am writing to voice my objection to the proposed development of a quarry in such close proximity to QEII Wildlands Provincial Park. This project will threaten the species which inhabit the park, particularly those which are endangered. Read more

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29227

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I am writing this objection in response to the notice regarding the application for a Category 2, Class A (Below the Water Table) License by Giofam Investments to excavate granite from a proposed quarry located on Part of Lots 18 through 21, Concession 4, and Part Lots 19 and 20, Concession 5, in Read more

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29233

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I am writing with respect to the proposed quarry to be built in Dalton township off of Monck road because I firmly believe that not enough research has gone into understanding the impact of such a quarry on the local environment. Cranberry Lake, where we have a property, is a unique landscape in Read more

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29245

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July 7 2009 To: MNR Peterborough District Office To: Giofam Investments Inc. Attn: Paul Cutmore Attn: Bruno Giordano South Tower, 1st Floor c/o VicDom Sand & Gravel Limited 300 Water Street, P.O. Read more