UPDATE: The Erin Citizens' Coalition will be delegating at tomorrow's (May 14) Town Council meeting at the town offices on Trafalgar Road at 3PM. Our goal: put a stop to this operation before it begins. Any and all support by simply showing up will be greatly appreciated and will make a difference! Tell your neighbours! Tell your friends!

**We need your help to protect Hillsburgh, Ontario from a decision that could devastate our community.** 

In January 2026, the Erin Council approved a commercial fill operation at the Hillsburgh Pit on 27 Sideroad (9516 27 Sideroad). This decision poses a grave threat to our health, our quality of life, our environment, and the very fabric of our community.

The approval of this fill operation means an influx of more heavy trucks (average of 150 truck arrivals daily), increased dust and noise pollution, and the risk of contaminating our local water supply. The estimated duration of this project ranges from 10-20 years, depending on the source being referenced. The truck haul route is also deeply troubling. The route includes Trafalgar Road through downtown Hillsburgh, past Ross R. MacKay Public school, past the arena, and past Barbour field, 7AM to 7PM, 5 days week. 

We cherish our peaceful environment, the clean air, and the safe streets where our children play. This quality of life is now under direct threat.

Environmental concerns underline this issue significantly. The operation threatens to disrupt local wildlife habitats and could lead to long-term ecological damage. The lands surrounding the Hillsburgh (former Strada) Pit are home to diverse species and natural beauty. It’s essential that we safeguard these irreplaceable natural resources for future generations; let's preserve and appreciate what green space is left in Erin. 

Moreover, local businesses and the economy could suffer as a result of reduced property values and truck congested roads. People choose to live and visit Hillsburgh for its natural charm and tranquility, all of which could be jeopardized by not reversing this decision.

We, the residents of Hillsburgh, have voiced our concerns, but now we need a broader support to make our voices heard. We urge you to sign this petition and to contact Erin Council and insist that those who approved the Site Alteration Agreement, reverse their approval and end this fill operation for the health, well-being, and future of our community.

Please join us in taking a stand. Together, we can make a difference. Sign this petition to help put an end to the Hillsburgh Pit fill operation and protect the community we love.