Presently we are in comment period. A crucial time to voice our concerns and questions.
We have put together an information sheet for a convenient, not so daunting experience. Please take a moment. We thank you for all you do!
PROPOSED BARBERS LAKE/HIGHLAND LINE PIT - LETTERS OF CONCERN
Letters are crucial in conveying our concerns regarding the pit that has been proposed by Cavanagh Construction on 125 acres of land adjacent to Barbers Lake on the Highland Line. This pit is proposed to operate 24 hours a day, be licensed for 1 million tonnes per year and extract material 10 metres and more below the ground water table.
How can you help?
Step 1: WRITE A LETTER OF CONCERN (and encourage others to do so as well!)
Include in your letter:
• Your full name and mailing address.
• That you are writing regarding Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited – Proposed Highland Line Pit
• If you have property within Lanark Highlands, your property location by Lot and Concession as well as any
pertinent descriptors relative to the proposed pit or haul route. Otherwise, provide your connection to
the area or topic of concern.
• Concisely and politely state the reasons for your concerns.
• Request to be kept informed and ask for confirmation of receipt of your letter.
Step 2: SEND YOUR LETTER TO:
1. Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited - Phil White: PWhite@thomascavanagh.ca and be sure to CC:
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry: ARAapprovals@ontario.ca
Note: This is for the comment period for the Licence Application and letters must be received by June 5th, 2023. The applicant is required to address all concerns and respond to each letter they receive. Upon receipt of a reply, you must respond within 20 days if you are not satisfied, or your concern is deemed to be withdrawn.
2. Township of Lanark Highlands - Clerk, Amanda Noël: LHclerk@lanarkhighlands.ca Planner, Forbes Symon: forbess@jp2g.com
Note: This is for the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments requested by Cavanagh. These letters can still be sent in as long as the March 14 public meeting is suspended.
3. Lanark County - Clerk, Jasmin Ralph: info@lanarkcounty.ca
Note: This is for the Lanark County Sustainable Communities Official Plan amendments requested by Cavanagh.
4. Optional: You may wish to CC your letter to specific Lanark Highlands council members. Reeve: Peter McLaren p.mclarenfarms@sympatico.ca
Deputy Reeve: Bill King billkingsagebrush@yahoo.ca
Ward 1: Ron Closs ron.closs@sympatico.ca
Ward 2: Steve Roberts stevtawn@storm.ca
Ward 3: Allison Vereyken vereykenward3@outlook.com Ward 4: Marina Summers msummers4council@gmail.com Ward 5: Jeannie Kelso jeannie.kelso@bell.net
Alternatively, letters can be mailed to the following locations:
Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited: Att: Phil White, 9094 Cavanagh Rd, Ashton, ON K0A 1B0 Integrated Aggregate Operations Section, Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry: 300 Water Street, Peterborough ON K9J 3C7
Township of Lanark Highlands: 75 George Street, Lanark, ON K0G 1K0
Lanark County: 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
Please email any questions to our Citizens group, Friends of Lanark Highlands:
friendsoflanarkhighlands@gmail.com