‘Deeply concerning’

Dear Editor:

I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of Erin. I am a direct neighbour of the Strada Aggregates Hillsburgh Pit on Sideroad 27.

I recently attended the Erin council meeting on June 11, where I heard firsthand how much the pit fill operation would impact the community as a whole. I wholeheartedly agree with the concerns and facts that were thoughtfully expressed with great detail and passion from the delegates and the people of this community. 

Living within 120 meters of the pit, we have never received any written notice about the proposal from the Town of Erin, despite the fact that they say they did notify residents.

I’d also like to note that the Earth Healing Foundation sign was recently painted over. The entire project feels deeply concerning, with many oversights related to road and public safety, noise, pollution, water contamination, etc. 

Living directly across from the pit, I have a personal interest because it affects my family directly. 

I have submitted a letter to the council asking them to respectfully put residents first and to do everything within their authority to stop this project.

Kimberly Van Den Hoek,
Erin