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Dufferin application deemed premature Town files objection FINAL 4 WEEKS TO SAVE! to quarry expansion REPLACE YOUR OLD AIR CONDITIONER WITH outstanding," it was stated in the Region report. Bonnette said he understands ConThe Town of Halton Hills is filing an servation Halton has also recently filed objection to Dufferin Aggregates' licence an objection and the Region report said application for the proposed Acton quarry discussions with NEC staff indicate they expansion. intend to recommend to the commission Halton Hills Council voted Tuesday to that an objection to the application also direct staff to notify the Ministry of Natu- be filed. ral Resources and Dufferin Aggregates of "This is not good news for the Town's objection. Dufferin at this stage in the The reasons given for the game. Maybe they were just objection are that the applicamoving too quickly on their aption is considered premature plication," said Bonnette. because the work on the merAndrea Bourrie, Director, its and impact of the quarry by Planning and Regulatory Affairs the Joint Agency Review Team of Holcim Canada, of which Duf(JART) is still ongoing, the proferin is a division, said Dufferin posed land use isn't a permitted expected the objections, and are use in the Town's Official Plan, "another step in the process." RICK and the review of the submit"It allows us to proactively BONNETTE ted Official Plan and zoning engage with the agencies to bylaw amendment applicacome up with a comprehensive tions have not been completlist of issues, and work through ed by the Town or relevant commenting trying to address those issues over the agencies, or considered by council. next year or so," said Bourrie. "This decision to object is a huge one She said, "it's not a refusal of the appliat this stage of the game," said Halton cation, it is their comments" under the 45Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette. "There are too day notification and consultation period. many outstanding concerns." The proposed Acton quarry extension He said a staff report recommendis to be situated to the north and south of ing Regional Council object to Dufferin's the Acton quarry on lands owned by the application was approved by Halton Recompany. gion's Planning and Public Works ComThe extension area is approximately mittee Wednesday. It is expected to be 300 hectares, and the extraction would before council next week. occur on about 100 hectares. "An objection will be filed by staff on A public information session on the apbehalf of Regional Council on the basis that it's premature to deal with Aggregate plication is set for Tuesday (June 1) from Resources Act matter while technical in- 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Acton District High formation and planning matters remain School. By LISA TALLYN Staff Writer HST IS COMING. A 15 SEER HIGH EFFICIENCY 5 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, May 27, 2010 AIR CONDITIONER AS LOW AS WITH A 10 YEAR WARRANTY FOR $ 00 2,590 1967 (AFTER REBATE) INSTALLED* THIS WEEKEND ONLY FREE HEAVY DUTY COVER WITH PURCHASE! · 10 YEAR PARTS WARRANTY DON'T PAY `TIL DEC. 2010!! ** years 43 2010 *Limited Time Offer. Tax extra. **OAC Fireplace, Heating & Air Conditioning Sales & Service 118 Guelph St. Georgetown (at Maple) APPLEBY SYSTEMS 905-877-8990 FULL PARTS & SERVICE 6 YEARS IN A ROW Favourite Furnace & Air Conditioner Hours: Monday - Friday 9-5; Saturday 11-4; Appointments available after hours upon request www.applebysystems.ca 2 Gal. 2 Gal. Chinese Juniper `Gold Lace' Weigela ON SALE Sale Price 50% OFF Reg. $29.99 ON SALE Sale Price 50% OFF Reg. $24.99 $ 13.33 ea. $ 12.50 ea. Coupon expires May 31, 2010 Coupon expires May 31, 2010 While Supplies Last - Quantities Limited. · Oaks & Newtonbrook Interlock Pavers & Wall Systems · Wide selection of natural stone · Flagstone (random and square-cut) · Tools · Soils · Gravel & Screenings · Mulch · Decorative stone · Sod/grass seed · Landscape Accessories · Masonry Supplies Delivery Available If taking on a project yourself is not in your plans, we have a list of qualified contractors that can do the work for you. CALL US TODAY. Open to the Public - Contractors Welcome 44 Armstrong Avenue, Georgetown 905-873-8988x237 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK website: www.peellandscapedepot.com