Water Permit Renewal for Tomlinson Quarry - Rideau Road, Ottawa
Official title: R. W. TOMLINSON LIMITED - Permit to take water
R.W. Tomlinson Limited wants to renew its water permit for a quarry operation on Rideau Road in Ottawa. The permit allows them to pump water from a quarry pond for dewatering, washing gravel, and dust control. This is a Category 3 permit—the highest risk category for potential environmental impact.
Why This Matters
Live near Rideau Road in Ottawa's east end? This quarry operation could affect local water levels. The permit allows pumping up to 28 million litres per day—that's a lot of water. Category 3 means regulators see higher risk of environmental impact.
What Could Change
If approved, Tomlinson gets a 10-year permit to take water from the quarry pond. They could pump nearly 29 million litres daily during peak operations. The Category 3 classification means the Ministry sees potential for significant environmental impact—conditions may be attached to protect local water resources.
Key Issues
- Should the water permit be renewed for another 10 years?
- Are the proposed water taking volumes appropriate given the Category 3 risk classification?
- What conditions should be attached to protect local water resources?
How to Participate
- Review the Permit To Take Water - General Information to understand how these permits work.
- Submit your comments on this consultation page before the deadline.
- You can also email your feedback to enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290 for more information.