Should NRK Holdings Get a Licence to Extract 1 Million Tonnes of Gravel Annually Near Orillia?
Official title: NRK Holdings Inc. - Issuance of a licence to remove over 20,000 tonnes of aggregate annually from a pit or a quarry
NRK Holdings wants to open a massive new gravel pit in Ramara Township, near Orillia. They're asking to extract up to 1 million tonnes of aggregate per year from a 75-hectare site that goes below the water table. The company already operates a smaller quarry next door.
Why This Matters
Live near Concession Road B-C in Ramara? This could mean years of truck traffic, blasting, and noise. Get your water from a private well? Excavating below the water table could affect groundwater. Even if you're not next door, aggregate operations shape what rural Ontario looks like.
What Could Change
If approved, NRK Holdings could extract up to 1 million tonnes of gravel annually—ten times their current limit at the adjacent site. The 75-hectare extraction area would operate below the water table, requiring ongoing water management. New conditions may address noise, blasting, and rehabilitation requirements.
Key Issues
- Should a new pit and quarry be allowed to extract 1 million tonnes annually below the water table?
- What impacts will excavation have on groundwater and nearby wells?
- Are the proposed noise and blast mitigation measures adequate for nearby residents?
- How will the site be rehabilitated after extraction is complete?
How to Participate
- Review the application materials at NRK Holdings' website or contact info@nrkholdingsinc.com to request documents.
- Attend the Public Information Session on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Udney Community Centre, 2347 Concession Road 10, Brechin.
- Submit comments to both the applicant at info@nrkholdingsinc.com AND the Ministry contact jason.mclay2@ontario.ca by the deadline.
Events
| Date | Event | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2026 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST | Public Information Session | Udney Community Centre, 2347 Concession Road 10, Brechin, ON L0K 1B0 |