Should a Soil Processing Facility in Ramara Township Double Its Capacity?
Official title: NRK Holdings Inc. - Environmental Compliance Approval (waste)
NRK Holdings wants to expand its soil processing facility near Lake Simcoe. The company is asking to double daily processing from 3,000 to 6,000 tonnes, increase storage capacity, and extend operating hours. They also want to accept soil from across Canada, not just Ontario.
Why This Matters
Live near Ramara Township? This could mean more truck traffic on Concession Road B-C. The facility would operate longer hours—starting at 6:30 a.m. instead of 7:00 a.m. If you're concerned about noise, dust, or road wear in your area, now's the time to speak up.
What Could Change
If approved, the facility could process 6,000 tonnes of excess soil daily—double the current limit. Storage would jump from 67,000 to nearly 111,000 tonnes. Operating hours would start 30 minutes earlier. The site could also accept soil from construction projects anywhere in Canada.
Key Issues
- Should the daily processing capacity double from 3,000 to 6,000 tonnes?
- Should on-site storage increase from 67,000 to 110,880 tonnes?
- Should the service area expand from Ontario to all of Canada?
- Should operating hours start earlier at 6:30 a.m. instead of 7:00 a.m.?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page. Note the ERO number 025-1350 for your submission.
- Submit your comment online using the ERO comment form, or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca with ERO number 025-1350 in the subject line.
- You can also mail your comments to: Client Services and Permissions Branch, 135 St Clair Ave West, 1st Floor, Toronto, ON M4V 1P5.