Registration Number: 1253

Black Mountain Pond/Little Soldier’s Pond Sand Quarry

Proponent: Capital Ready Mix Ltd.

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent proposes to construct and operate a quarry operation for mining and processing sand and gravel materials for use in their concrete batch plant operations.The proposed quarry will develop approximately 90 hectares of land located between Black Mountain Pond and Little Soldiers Pond, west of Incinerator Road , off the Foxtrap Access Road. The quarry will require an extension to Incinerator Road of approximately 800 metres. The quarry is proposed to be developed in 3.5 hectare sections over a projected 25 years with rehabilitation following as quarrying continues.

  • April 25, 2006 – The undertaking was registered.
  • June 2, 2006 – Public comments are due.
  • June 9, 2006 – The Minister’s decision is due.
  • September 22, 2006 – The Minister releases the project from further environmental assessment subject to conditions.
  • September 16, 2009- The Proponent submitted the EPP
  • April 27, 2010- The EPP is accepted as Satisfactory

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