Proposed quarry at Canterbury racecourse turned down over water quality concerns
Of those, 394 were in opposition, nine were in support, and one was neutral. In their decision, the commissioners said concerns about water quality played a big part. “Primarily, we have concluded that the risks and potential risks to groundwater contamination and contamination of drinking water supplies down-gradient of the site are unacceptable. “If these risks eventuate, we are concerned about the consequences, particularly for the Rangiora backup community supply options. “Any contamination would likely remove the backup community drinking water supply for Rangiora for an exten...