This consultation was open from:
December 22, 2022
to January 23, 2023
Decision summary
Approval was granted for a site plan amendment to allow Roc Terra Soil Management Inc. to amend the current site plan to restore site to grade to allow for future agricultural uses, for a pit located in York Region.
Location details
Site location details
Whitchurch-Stouffville, York Region.
Lot 9, Concession 6, Geographic Township of Whitchurch.
The site is located approximately 2 kilometres North of Whitchurch-Stouffville.
The site is Aggregate Resources Act (ARA) licence No. 6530.
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Proponent(s)
Roc Terra Soil Management Inc.
85 Vickers Road
Etobicoke,
ON
M9B 1C1
Canada
Decision details
The changes to the site plan for ARA Licence No. 6530 were approved by the Regional Director on 25 January 2023.
The approval allows Roc Terra Management Inc. to revise the rehabilitation plan to fill the site to pre-existing grade and permit the importation of excess soils.
A copy of the approved site plan for this licenced site can be obtained from the contact identified below.
Effects of consultation
One (1) comment was received in response to the Environmental Registry notice regarding contaminating the aquifer by using road or highway construction material as fill. The proponent has addressed all comments.
One (1) comment was received through the ARA consultation process.
The concerns were related to contamination of the drinking water, increased truck traffic degrading the local roadway and no municipal or regional contact.
The concerns were addressed by providing additional information:
- Importation of excess soil to a licenced aggregate site must be done in accordance with O. Reg. 244/97. Soil placed below the water table must meet the quality standards and the leachate screening levels as set out in Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks Rules for Soil Management and Excess Soil Quality Standards. Conditions have been added to the site plan to reflect this.
- McCowan Road is an arterial road and the existing approved haul route for the existing gravel pit operation. This road is appropriate for the continued use of the operation.
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300 Water Street, 4th Floor, South tower
Peterborough,
ON
K9J 3C7
Canada
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Shane Stuart
300 Water Street, 4th Floor, South tower
Peterborough,
ON
K9J 3C7
Canada
Original proposal
Proposal details
Application has been made by Roc Terra Soil Management Inc. to revise the rehabilitation plan to fill the site to pre-existing grade and permit the importation of excess soils.
Public consultation opportunities
The proposal request for this licence is being circulated within the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. Additionally, notification of this application will be forwarded to the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, York Region, and residents within 120 metres of the site for comment.
Supporting materials
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Some supporting materials may not be available online. If this is the case, you can request to view the materials in person.
Get in touch with the office listed below to find out if materials are available.
300 Water Street, 4th Floor, South tower
Peterborough,
ON
K9J 3C7
Canada
Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from December 22, 2022
to January 23, 2023
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Shane Stuart
300 Water Street, 4th Floor, South tower
Peterborough,
ON
K9J 3C7
Canada
Comments received
Through the registry
1By email
0By mail
0