New Gravel Pit Licence for Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township - Lot 9, Concession 6
Official title: The Corporation of the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh - Issuance of a licence to remove over 20,000 tonnes of aggregate annually from a pit or a quarry
The Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh wants to open a new gravel pit near Goderich in Huron County. They're asking to extract up to 100,000 tonnes of aggregate per year from a 16.6-hectare site. The township already operates an adjacent pit and wants to expand operations.
Why This Matters
Live near this site in Huron County? You could see more truck traffic on local roads. Worried about dust, noise, or your well water? This is your chance to raise concerns before the pit is approved.
What Could Change
If approved, the township could extract 100,000 tonnes of gravel annually from this new 16.6-hectare pit. Combined with the adjacent existing pit, that's two active extraction sites in the area. The licence would include conditions for environmental protection and site rehabilitation.
Key Issues
- Should a new gravel pit be approved adjacent to an existing one?
- What environmental impacts could result from extracting 100,000 tonnes annually?
- Are the proposed mitigation measures adequate to protect the local environment?
How to Participate
- Review the application materials at the township website or request to view them at the Township Office.
- Attend the Public Information Session on January 27, 2026 from 6:00-7:30pm at the Lucknow & District Sports Complex, 662 Campbell Street, Lucknow.
- Submit your comments online through the ERO consultation page by March 9, 2026. Include ERO number 025-1359 in your submission.
- Or email your comments to araapprovals@ontario.ca with ERO number 025-1359 in the subject line.
Events
| Date | Event | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Public Information Session | Lucknow & District Sports Complex, 662 Campbell Street, Lucknow, Ontario |
Submit Your Input
Tips for Your Submission
- Include ERO number 025-1359 in your email or letter
- Comments submitted through the ERO are considered by the Ministry
- For comments to be considered by the applicant under the ARA process, submit to both the applicant and the Ministry during the 60-day consultation period