Tribunal directs issuance of quarry licence, finding no adverse environmental or community impacts.
The applicant sought a Class A licence to operate a quarry on lands currently licenced as a gravel pit.
The Minister referred the application to the Tribunal following objections from neighbouring property owners regarding environmental, water, and blasting impacts.
The Tribunal considered the criteria under section 12(1) of the Aggregate Resources Act and accepted the uncontradicted expert evidence of the applicant that the proposed quarry would not cause adverse impacts to the natural environment, water resources, or nearby communities.
The Tribunal directed the Minister to issue the licence subject to the prescribed conditions.
OLTOntario Land TribunalMar 11, 2024
