Wash Plant Pond Relocation at Ridgemount Quarry - Fort Erie
Official title: Walker Aggregates Inc. - Environmental Compliance Approval (sewage)
Walker Aggregates wants to move its wash plant ponds to a new location within its quarry in Fort Erie. The ponds are part of a closed-loop system that recycles water used to wash gravel and stone. This is a routine permit amendment—no new environmental discharges are proposed.
Why This Matters
Live near the Ridgemount Quarry on Ridgemount Road? This affects where water management ponds sit on the property. The ponds handle wash water from aggregate processing. While it's a closed-loop system, neighbours may want to know about changes to quarry operations.
What Could Change
If approved, Walker Aggregates can build new wash plant ponds at natural grade in the undisturbed South Quarry area. The existing permit would be amended to reflect the new pond locations. As quarry extraction expands, the ponds will eventually move again to the quarry floor.
Key Issues
- Is the proposed pond location appropriate for water management?
- Are there concerns about the wash plant operations at this quarry?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page. Supporting materials may be available to view in person by contacting the ministry.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry by the deadline. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.