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Thursday, A ugust 13, 2015 - The IFP - H alton H ills - w w w .theifp.ca Page 11 been stretched. We only have a year and a half left on the current quarry." He noted that further delays could result in more layoffs. Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette said he wouldn't support deferring a decision on the quarry. "I understand Council- lor Elgar's concerns, but this has been going on for six or seven years. It's not a decision that just came up," he said. He went on to note that Dufferin's plans would benefit the community. The company is planning to add 318 hectares to the Niagara Escarpment Parks and Open Space system following rehabilitation of the spent quarry lands. In total 438 hectares are being con- veyed to the Town of Halton Hills. Halton Hills Wards 3 & 4 Regional Coun- cillor Jane Fogal also spoke in favour of Duf- ferin's application. "There are a lot of different quarries out there, but when it comes to haul routes I have to say this is the gold standard," she said, applauding the company's advanced haul route monitoring system that will en- sure truck traffic doesn't go through George- town. Dufferin's haul route agreement also sets out a complaint response protocol that will have to be followed. The company's proposal comes along with an adap- tive management plan, which is designed to protect ground water and surface water for residential wells, water supplies and natural heritage features. Wards 1 and 2 Regional Councillor Clark Somerville noted Dufferin has been a "very proactive" company in its current operations and is quick to ad- dress any issues that arise. Dufferin first filed an application for the expansion of its quarry in 2009. At that time the proposal was for a 99-hectare expansion, but it has since been scaled down to the cur- rent plans for 48.4 hectares. NEWS Dufferin is a 'proactive' company: Somerville Continued from page 10