The Township of Zorra has been advised that Walker Environmental
Group will be seeking regulatory approvals including an Environmental
Assessment from the province of Ontario to locate a landfill in a
mined-out portion of a quarry owned by Carmeuse Lime. The property is
located in Lots 14 and 15, Concession 3 (North Oxford) north of the CN
rail line and west of County Road 6. Click
here for a map of the proposed location.
Mayor Margaret Lupton stated, “First and foremost the Township is
concerned about the potential for serious long-term impacts on the
Township and its residents. The Township will need to have the proposal
carefully reviewed by independent experts and will seek public
consultation on the proposal throughout the Environmental Assessment
process. The Township will actively participate in the Environmental
Assessment process with a team of experts that will assist Council and
the residents. Once the Township has a full understanding of the
proposal and its potential impacts and has fully consulted with the
public, the Township will take an informed position on the proposal.”
The Township has retained Peter Pickfield as legal counsel to assist the
Township throughout this process. Mr. Pickfield has considerable
experience in providing advice to municipalities concerning landfill
projects.
Further Information: Walker Environmental Group has established a
website and an office in Ingersoll at 160 Carnegie Street to provide further information on this proposal.