We are not against pits and…

We are not against pits and quarries, however, we owe it to future generation to take the time and care now to envision and effectively manage a resource sector that can efficiently supply the materials we need without compromising the health of our community and the quality of the environment upon which we and our fellow species depend for our long-term survival. In July 2019, Ramara Council voted 5-2 in our favour to deny Fowler’s Rezoning application. This was a major win for our community. However, Fowler has decided to challenge Council’s vote at an upcoming Local Planning Act Tribunal (LPAT) hearing. If approved, Fowler's plans would extend the active quarry's lifetime by about 76 years.• Fowler has purchased the property to the north, and has applied to not only rezone this land from Rural to Mineral Aggregate Extraction, but has also applied for amendments to its existing quarry, to be able to blast a further 15 metres deeper, and to come 22 metres closer to Rama Road, and dangerously closer to our community. • The Fleming Quarry, owned by Fowler Construction Co. Ltd. is within a stone's throw from our community. The closest homes are approximately 80 metres away and the shores of Lake Couchiching, a designated waterfront, is only approximately 200 meters from the quarry.

This is not what I want in my back yard. I have enjoyed the peace and quiet in our neighbourhood. We don't need dynamite blasting, large trucks breaching the speed limit on Rama Road , tail gates slamming in the pit, and gravel shoveling in the pit. Yes, we hear it all.

I am a 78 year old retired man who lives in Floral Park and who came to Floral Park when I was 7 years old. We should not be disturbed with mechanical noises from an intruder who adds very little to the economy of Floral Park except for the noise generated by all of their equipment, not to mention the danger to the environmentand and wild life.