New Gravel Pit Licence for J-AAR Materials - South-West Oxford Township
Official title: J-AAR Materials Limited - Issuance of a licence to remove over 20,000 tonnes of aggregate annually from a pit or a quarry
Why This Matters
Live near this site in Oxford County? This pit could mean more truck traffic on local roads and potential impacts on groundwater. If you rely on a private well, the water table extraction is worth paying attention to. Neighbours within 120 metres have already been notified, but anyone in the area can comment.
What Could Change
If approved, J-AAR Materials could extract half a million tonnes of gravel annually from this new pit. The licence would include conditions for noise control, water monitoring, and site rehabilitation. The pit would operate adjacent to an existing licensed site, expanding aggregate operations in the area.
Key Issues
- Should this pit be allowed to extract below the water table?
- Are the proposed measures adequate to protect groundwater and nearby wells?
- What are the traffic and noise impacts on the local community?
- Is the rehabilitation plan sufficient to restore the land after extraction?
How to Participate
- Review the application materials by contacting jbogle@mhbcplan.com to request access to the site plan, environmental reports, and technical studies.
- Submit your comments to ARAApprovals@ontario.ca by the deadline. Comments should also be sent to the applicant for consideration under the Aggregate Resources Act process.
Events
| Date | Event | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Public Information Session | Salford Community Centre, 383908 Salford Rd, Salford, ON N0J 1W0 |