Susan de Avellar Schiller

The proponent sought various instruments and undertakings for the extension of the Acton Quarry.

Following an interim decision approving the undertakings and a deferral of the Environmental Compliance Approval and Permit to Take Water to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the proponent confirmed there were no inconsistencies between the draft Ministry instruments and the Board's approvals.

The Board issued its final decision confirming the interim decision.

The proponent sought approval for various instruments and undertakings required for the extension of the Acton Quarry.

Following extensive review and consultation, the public agencies and the proponent reached an agreement on modifications and conditions to protect natural heritage and water resources.

The Board reviewed the planning instruments, including official plan amendments, zoning by-laws, and the aggregate extraction licence, finding them consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the Greenbelt Plan and Niagara Escarpment Plan.

The undertakings were approved.

A second prehearing was held regarding Dufferin Aggregates' proposed extension of the Acton Quarry.

On consent of all parties, the Joint Board deferred consideration of the Permit to take Water and Environmental Compliance Approval to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, pursuant to s. 5(3) of the Consolidated Hearings Act.

The Board also varied the procedural schedule for serving and filing expert witness statements and related materials.

This was the first appearance before the Joint Board regarding Dufferin Aggregates' proposed extension of the Acton Quarry.

The Board granted participant status to several individuals and one non-profit group, and set procedural directions and dates for the hearing of the merits.