Congratulations to the Town of Caledon, on winning its long,
uphill fight against the massive James Dick quarry, planned for a
sensitive natural area. The Ontario Municipal Board, which almost
never turns down quarries, rejected Dick's promises to manage
the impacts of its quarry after the approval was given: OMB decision – James Dick
Construction.
At page 75, the OMB ruled:
"Too much of enormous value to the Province, the Region and
the Town could be lost if the proposed quarry went forward. A
failure in the mitigation measures proposed for the quarry, as set
out in the AMP, would have a catastrophic impact on the natural
environment or the natural features and functions of the area. Such
an impact cannot be countenanced by the Board. In addition, the
fundamental change to the character of the area attendant upon the
proposed quarry would not be acceptable. The loss of views of rural
lands, the loss of a cultural heritage landscape and cultural
heritage resources
