New Quarry Licence for Carr Aggregates - Municipality of Whitestone

Official title: Carr Aggregates Inc. - Issuance of a licence to remove over 20,000 tonnes of aggregate annually from a pit or a quarry

Open Regulations & Permits Environment & Climate Natural Resources
Carr Aggregates Inc. wants to open a new quarry in the Municipality of Whitestone, near Parry Sound. They're asking to extract up to 100,000 tonnes of gravel and stone per year from a 17.8-hectare site. The quarry would dig below the water table, which means extra environmental reviews are required.

Why This Matters

Live near Whitestone or in the Parry Sound area? This quarry could mean more truck traffic on local roads and potential noise from blasting. If you get water from a private well nearby, the below-water-table extraction could affect groundwater levels. Residents within 120 metres have already been notified, but anyone in the area can comment.

What Could Change

If approved, Carr Aggregates could extract 100,000 tonnes of aggregate annually from this new site. The company would need to follow conditions for noise control, blast limits, and groundwater protection. The site would eventually need to be rehabilitated according to provincial standards.

Key Issues

  • Should this new quarry be approved given potential impacts on groundwater?
  • Are the proposed noise and blast mitigation measures adequate for nearby residents?
  • What are the traffic impacts of 100,000 tonnes of aggregate being trucked out annually?

How to Participate

  1. Review the application materials by contacting geologicalinvestigations@sympatico.ca to request access to the site plan, environmental reports, and technical assessments.
  2. Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry of Ontario by January 12, 2026.
  3. For questions about the process, contact the Ministry of Natural Resources at uche.eje2@ontario.ca or call [(365) 885-2684](tel:3658852684).

Events

Date Event Location
November 10, 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST Public Information Session (Past Event) Dunchurch Community Center, 2199 Hwy 124, Dunchurch, ON P0A 1G0

Submit Your Input

Comment On The Quarry Licence Application Draft Email
Questions Being Asked (3)
  1. What are your concerns about potential impacts on groundwater from below-water-table extraction?
  2. Do you have concerns about noise, blasting, or truck traffic from the proposed quarry?
  3. Are there environmental or heritage features in the area that should be considered?

Key Documents