Dear Editor:
RE: Gravel pit remediation could result in excess truck traffic, Oct. 30.
I found many concerns for the proposed plan to truck clean fill into the Hillsburgh quarry for the next 10 to 15 years.
This plan states that trucks will be making 150 trips per day. My concern is that 10 to 15 years is an extremely long period for a rural community to undergo such industrial activity.
Heavy traffic could potentially harm the quality of life of wild animals, the water quality and soil conditions, let alone hearing the constant noise and inhaling the diesel fumes and dust.
Wear and tear will certainly be caused to the roads, adding more cost for the taxpayers.
If the goal is to truly heal the land then a better plan needs to be put in place without sacrificing the peace and health of the community. We should demand a better timeline, fair fees that actually reflect the cost to forego the plan, and save the environment.
Maiya Post,
Guelph