New Gravel Pit Below Water Table - Norfolk County (325,000 Tonnes/Year)
Official title: 2690905 Ontario Inc. - Issuance of a licence to remove over 20,000 tonnes of aggregate annually from a pit or a quarry
A company wants to dig a new gravel pit in Norfolk County that would go below the water table. They're asking to extract 325,000 tonnes of aggregate per year from a 25-hectare site near Simcoe. The pit would be next to an existing licensed aggregate operation.
Why This Matters
Live near Woodhouse Township? This pit could affect your well water. Digging below the water table raises questions about groundwater impacts. Expect more truck traffic on local roads too—325,000 tonnes means a lot of hauling.
What Could Change
If approved, the company could extract gravel from 22.4 hectares below the water table. New conditions would require groundwater monitoring and site rehabilitation. The pit would operate alongside the existing licensed site next door.
Key Issues
- Will excavating below the water table affect local groundwater and wells?
- What are the impacts on natural heritage features within 120 meters of the site?
- How will truck traffic and noise affect nearby residents?
- What rehabilitation measures will restore the site after extraction?
How to Participate
- Review the application materials by contacting info@esherplanning.com to request access to the site plan, environmental reports, and water studies.
- Attend the Public Information Session on November 18, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm via Zoom. Email info@esherplanning.com for the meeting link.
- Submit your comments to both the applicant at info@esherplanning.com and the Ministry at araapprovals@ontario.ca during the 60-day consultation period.
Events
| Date | Event | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST | Public Information Session - Norfolk County Pit Application | Virtual (Zoom) |
Submit Your Input
Questions Being Asked (4)
- What are your concerns about groundwater impacts from excavation below the water table?
- How might increased truck traffic affect your community?
- Do you have concerns about noise or dust from the proposed operation?
- What are your views on the proposed site rehabilitation plans?