The proposed Paris Plains Pit would provide a source of high-quality aggregate materials for construction and infrastructure projects across Southwestern Ontario including Brant County and the Region of Waterloo.
The 311-acre site would be located at the intersection of Paris Plains Church Rd. and Pinehurst Rd., approximately 2km north of Paris, Ontario.
The application is for extraction of 1 million tonnes of aggregate per year above the water table, with progressive rehabilitation back to agriculture.
Both the Aggregate Resources Act and Planning Act applications provide for extensive public notification and consultation.
Paris Plains Pit ARA Public Information Session
Detailed technical reports are available for review:
- Agricultural Impact Assessment
- Air Quality Assessment
- Air Quality Best Management Plan
- ARA Site Plan Set
- Archaeological Assessment Stage 1 – 2 (304 Pinehurst Road)
- Archaeological Assessment Stage 1 – 2 (699 Paris Plains Church Road)
- Archaeological Assessment Stage 3 (699 Paris Plains Church Road)
- Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment
- Maximum Predicted Water Table Report
- Natural Environment Technical Report (NETR) & Environmental Impact Study (EIS)
- Noise Impact Study
- Planning Report and Summary Statement
- Transportation Impact Study
- ARA Site Plans Redline Revisions (May 2025)
- Noise Impact Study (March 2025)
- Transportation Impact Study (November 2025)
- ARA Site Plans Redline Revisions (December 2025)
An application has been made to amend the Site Plans of the Turcotte Pit (License No. 15498) located in the Town of Petawawa.
Detailed technical reports are available below for review:
- Turcotte Pit — Site Plan Amendment Application
- Turcotte Pit — 1 of 5 — Site Environs
- Turcotte Pit — 2 of 5 — Existing Features
- Turcotte Pit — 3 of 5 — Operational Plan
- Turcotte Pit — 4 of 5 — Rehabilitation Plan
- Turcotte Pit — 5 of 5 — Cross Section & Recommendations
- Turcotte Pit — Level 1 and Level 2 Hydrogeological Assessment
- Turcotte Pit — Natural Environment Assessment (NEA)
An application has been made on behalf of Winters Earthmoving Inc. to amend the Site Plans for the Winters Pit & Quarry (License No. 608541) located in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.
Detailed technical reports are available below for review:
- Winters Pit & Quarry – Site Plan Amendment Application
- Winters Pit & Quarry – 1 of 4 – Existing Features Plan
- Winters Pit & Quarry – 2 of 4 – Operational Plan
- Winters Pit & Quarry – 3 of 4 – Consultant Recommendations
- Winters Pit & Quarry – 4 of 4 – Rehabilitation Plan
- Winters Pit & Quarry – Water Report Level 1 and 2
- Winters Pit & Quarry – Natural Environment Report
- Winters Pit & Quarry – Planning & Land Use Considerations