"Highland is committed to meeting or exceeding all environmental and other regulatory requirements,” said Broadhead. “This is why Highland can say with certainty that there will be no adverse impacts on the environment – because it is not legally allowed to do so.”"
She made this statement in response to Jim Wilson, MPP for Simcoe-Grey, expressing his concern about Highlands proposed quarry and his call for a full environmental assessment. (Click here for entire article: http://www.simcoe.com/news/article/1055095--politicians-speak-out-on-mega-quarry-proposal )
Everyone who has read the proposal has found Highlands studies, reports and arguments lacking, except well for Highlands.
But you can hardly argue with Mz Lynz's argument, I mean if it is against the law and you aren't allowed to do it, so ipso facto our water is safe. By the way, it WAS against the law, but that didn't stop Highlands from clear cutting trees in Melancthon in 9 proven contraventions of the County tree cutting bylaw, but I digress.
So then put your money where your mouth is Highlands.
Post a half a billion dollar letter of credit with the Township, available for people to access just in case something goes wrong with your big plans and they suffer damages.
The Township will hold this on deposit as long as the pumps are needed to keep the hole dry. If I am not mistaken that is forever, right?
Sounds fair to me.
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