In case there was any doubt about what is going to win this battle, it is clearly money and the citizens organizations fighting it.
What have they spent their money on?
Take a look at this website. http://66.212.167.146/MelancthonMegaQuarry/
Much of this work was financed by a grassroots organization that got off the ground 2-3 years ago and starting laying the foundation for a formidable objection to the aggregate application filed by Highland Companies.
In fact Hunter & Associates objection letter is 91 pages and is backed up by years of studies and maps.
To put it into context, Melancthon’s letter of objection is 2 pages, and it is listed on the link above, as well as other letters filed (Shelburne 12 pages, Caledon, 12 pages, NDACT 15 pages, CAUSE 21 pages, etc. etc.)
And as of May 30, 2011 Melancthon’s solicitor advised Highland Companies that Melancthon doesn’t have their “team” in place yet, due to logistical circumstances.
Apparently the public isn’t entitled to know what those circumstances are, but don’t roll your eyes, that makes Council upset.
Please donate whatever you can if you want to Stop the Quarry to:
Cheques payable to NDACT, Box 15, Honeywood, Ontario L0N 1H0
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