New Gravel Pit Licence for Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township - 100,000 Tonnes Annually
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
Why This Matters
Live near this site in Ashfield Township? Truck traffic on local roads could increase significantly. The pit would operate above the water table, but neighbours may still have concerns about dust, noise, and impacts on the rural landscape. If you rely on a private well nearby, you'll want to review the water table report.
What Could Change
If approved, the township could extract 100,000 tonnes of gravel annually from a new 14.1-hectare extraction area. Combined with the adjacent licensed site, total licensed area would reach nearly 50 hectares. The licence would include conditions for progressive rehabilitation of the land after extraction.
Key Issues
- Should a new gravel pit licence be issued adjacent to an existing operation?
- Are the environmental protections adequate for the natural features within 120 metres of the site?
- Will the proposed rehabilitation plan restore the land appropriately after extraction?
How to Participate
- Review the application materials at the township's projects page 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 comments through this consultation page or email araapprovals@ontario.ca by the deadline.
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 |