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The value for money audit found there isn't enough oversight of the aggregate industry by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and that pit operators often don't follow the rules.
Two highly-contested pits were approved in Wilmot in 2023 but a land tribunal decision and air-quality study could bring good news for pit opponents in 2024
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The township and region reached a settlement with the pit owner but residents continue their fight
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Wilmot council to consider an interim control bylaw May 29 similar to one passed in Caledon
Despite not having any delegation time, residents showed up to a Wilmot Township council meeting Monday night to voice their opposition for a planned gravel pit.