Rural Oshawa residents call for more information from province about imports at aggregate pit | CBC News
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Rural Oshawa residents call for more information from province about imports at aggregate pit | CBC News
"Residents have reported that as many as 200 heavy-duty trucks a day have been bringing fill to an aggregate pit on Harmony Road N. since November, churning up mud to the point that conditions on the country road have become hazardous."
"The ministry informed residents that the pit operator was not authorized to bring in fill, stating that excess soil importation is not permitted under the current site plan."
"Lauren Pare, a local resident, expressed frustration with the ministry's communication, describing it as a 'black hole' and stating that the information provided has been vague and lacking specifics."
Residents in rural North Oshawa are concerned about unauthorized fill being imported to an aggregate pit on the Oak Ridges Moraine. The Ministry of Natural Resources confirmed that the pit operator was not authorized to bring in fill, leading to hazardous conditions on local roads due to heavy truck traffic. Locals are seeking specific information about the fill and potential penalties for the operator. Communication from the ministry has been vague, leaving residents frustrated and wanting more transparency regarding the situation.
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