Cornwall Gravel Company Limited - Issuance of a licence to remove over 20,000 tonnes of aggregate annually from a pit or a quarry

Instrument type: Issuance of a licence to remove over 20,000 tonnes of aggregate annually from a pit or a quarry

ERO number
013-2447
Ministry reference number
MNRF INST 06/18
Notice type
Instrument
Act
Aggregate Resources Act, R.S.O. 1990
Posted by
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Comment period
March 7, 2018 - April 23, 2018 (47 days) Closed
Last updated

This consultation was open from:
March 7, 2018
to April 23, 2018

Decision summary

Cornwall Gravel Company Limited was issued a licence to extract aggregate from a pit and quarry in the Township of South Stormont.

Location details

Site location details

Township of South Stormont, United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry
Part Lot 2, Concession 4, Geographic Township of Cornwall
Proposed Access: 17631 South Branch Road, Cornwall, Ontario, K6H 0A1
The site is adjacent to the east boundary of Aggregate Resources Act (ARA) license # 625750.

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Proponent(s)

Cornwall Gravel Company Limited
390 Eleventh Street West
P.O. Box 67
Cornwall, ON
K9H 5R9
Canada

Decision details

ARA Licence No. 626263 was issued on June 15, 2023, to Cornwall Gravel Company Limited subject to conditions specified on Schedule A.

The licensed area is 40.5 hectares in size and allows extraction of aggregate from a pit and quarry below the water table. The tonnage condition specifies a maximum of 3,400,000 tonnes of aggregate may be removed from the site in any calendar year.

A copy of the licence can be obtained from the contact identified below.

Comments received

Through the registry

0

By email

0

By mail

7
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Effects of consultation

No comments were received in response to the Environmental Registry of Ontario posting.

Seven (7) objections were received in regard to the application with concerns related to:

  • natural heritage features
  • technical site plan details
  • progressive and final rehabilitation
  • air quality
  • traffic
  • significant wildlife habitat
  • groundwater monitoring
  • noise
  • number of aggregate operations in the area
  • loss of peace and enjoyment
  • social impacts
  • loss of wildlife habitat
  • property values

The proponent worked to resolve these objections by providing additional technical information and revisions to the site plan. There were four (4) outstanding objections to the application at the conclusion of the process and the application was referred to the Ontario Land Tribunal for a decision. The tribunal has directed the minister to issue the licence (OLT-22-001926).

Supporting materials

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MNRF - ROD - DDB - Aggregates Section
Address

300 Water Street, 4th Floor, South tower
Peterborough, ON
K9J 3C7
Canada

How to Appeal

Appeals are not allowed

There were four (4) outstanding objections to the application at the conclusion of the process and the application was referred to the Ontario Land Tribunal for a decision. The tribunal has directed the minister to issue the licence (OLT-22-001926).

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Uche Eje

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Office
MNRF - ROD - DDB - Aggregates Section
Address

300 Water Street, 4th Floor, South tower
Peterborough, ON
K9J 3C7
Canada

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Original proposal

ERO number
013-2447
Ministry reference number
MNRF INST 06/18
Notice type
Instrument
Act
Aggregate Resources Act, R.S.O. 1990
Posted by
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Proposal posted

Comment period

March 7, 2018 - April 23, 2018 (47 days)

Proposal details

Proposal updates

This notice was updated on March 31, 2020, to advise the public that there has been no change to the status of the proposal and it is still being considered. No additional opportunity for comment is being provided for at this time.

Description of instrument

Cornwall Gravel Company Limited has applied for a Class “A” licence (Category 1 and 2 Pit and Quarry Below Water) to excavate aggregate from a pit and quarry of 40.5 hectares in size. This application is for the establishment of a new pit and quarry. The annual tonnage condition applied for is 3,400,000 tonnes.

Other information

Cornwall Gravel Company Limited currently operates three (3) adjoining sites under the authority of licence # 625750, 5942 and 5769 under the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA). The annual tonnage condition for each of these licences is 2,000,000 tonnes and the total area currently licensed is 189.54 hectares.

Another new application has been submitted by Cornwall Gravel Company Limited (ER # 013-2445) for a site located west of ARA licence # 5769. That application is also for a Class “A” licence (Category 1 and Category 2, Pit and Quarry Below Water) to excavate aggregate from a pit and quarry 37.8 hectares in size. The annual tonnage condition applied for is 3,400,000 tonnes.

The extraction of aggregate from a pit or quarry on private land designated by regulation, in the Province of Ontario, requires the issuance of a licence. The Aggregate Resources of Ontario Provincial Standards Version 1 (Provincial Standards) sets out the application process and requirements.

For each new licence, the applicant must provide information (i.e. site plan, summary statement, technical reports) with respect to the existing features, operation and rehabilitation of the site to demonstrate that the proposed operation will minimize adverse impact on the environment. This information is prepared in accordance with the category being applied for under the Provincial Standards.

For this proposal, the following are available for viewing at the MNRF office listed below:

  • Site Plan
  • Summary Statement
  • Natural Environment (Level 1 and 2)
  • Cultural Heritage (Stage 1)
  • Hydrogeological (Level 1 and 2)
  • Noise Assessment
  • Blast Design

The Site Plan addresses existing features of the pit and quarry area (e.g. existing natural features and land use on and surrounding the site within 120 metres); the proposed operation (e.g. shape, dimensions, area and depth to be excavated, method of extraction); and progressive and final rehabilitation.

The Summary Statement includes information on one or more of the following considerations: land use planning, agricultural classification, quality and quantity of aggregate, haul routes, truck traffic and entrance permits, progressive and final rehabilitation, surface water, and elevation of the established groundwater table.

The Natural Environment report determines the presence of significant natural heritage features/areas and fish habitat and ensures that any necessary preventative, mitigative or remedial measures are undertaken for their protection. A Level 1 report identifies if the features are on-site or within 120 metres of the site. If features are identified, then an impact assessment (i.e. Natural Environment Level 2 report) is prepared to determine any negative impacts on the natural features or ecological functions, and any proposed preventative, mitigative or remedial measures.

A Hydrogeological level 1 report is a preliminary evaluation to determine the final extraction depth relative to the established groundwater table(s) and the potential for adverse effects to groundwater and surface water resources and their uses. If the level 1 report identifies a potential adverse effect resulting from the operation, then an impact assessment (level 2 report) is required to determine the significance of the effect and the feasibility of mitigation.

The purpose of a Cultural Heritage Resources report is to ensure that significant archaeological resources are identified, assessed for their significance, and protected (i.e. preserved or collected).

A Noise Assessment report is prepared if extraction and/or processing facilities are within 150 metres (for pit applications) or 500 metres (for quarry applications) of a sensitive receptor defined by the Provincial Standards. The report is required to determine whether provincial guidelines can be satisfied.

A Blast Design report is prepared if a sensitive receptor, defined by the Provincial Standards, is based within 500 metres of the limit of extraction for a quarry application. The report is required to determine whether provincial guidelines can be satisfied.

Comments received through EBR should not be construed as an objection under the Aggregate Resources Act in accordance with section 4.0 – Notification and Consultation Standards of the Provincial Standards 1.0 under the ARA. To be considered as a formal objector, individuals need to contact the MNRF person specified on this notice to determine how to submit an objection.

Other public consultation opportunities 

As specified in the Aggregate Resources Act, written notice concerning this application was delivered to landowners within 120 metres of the proposed licenced boundary; an information sign, giving notice to the public of this application, was erected at the proposed site; and a Notice of Application appeared in the local paper the Standard Freeholder on January 26, 2018. A public information session was held on March 1st, 2018 between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Stormont Fire Station No. 4, 5205 Highway 138, St. Andrews, Ontario.

The application for this licence is being circulated within the MNRF Kemptville District office. Additionally, notification of this application has been forwarded to the Township of South Stormont, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Raisin Region Conservation Authority, the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

Making an appointment to view the information is recommended to ensure MNRF staff will be available to provide information and answer questions.

Additionally, information related to this proposal is available from the following municipal office(s):
Township of South Stormont
2 Mille Roche Road
Long Sault, Ontario
K0C 1P0

United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
26 Pitt Street
Cornwall, Ontario
K6J 3P2

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.

MNDMNRF - ROD - Integrated Aggregate Operations Section
Address

300 Water Street, 4th Floor South tower
Peterborough, ON
K9J 3C7
Canada

Comment

Commenting is now closed.

This consultation was open from March 7, 2018
to April 23, 2018

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Seana Richardson

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MNDMNRF - ROD - Integrated Aggregate Operations Section
Address

300 Water Street, 4th Floor South tower
Peterborough, ON
K9J 3C7
Canada