Registration Number: 1828

White Hill Pond Quarry

Proponent:   Cabot Ready Mix Limited

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent proposes to construct and operate a 9.9 hectare quarry and a 700 metre access road adjacent to existing quarries that are located at the end of Granny Till Road, off Route 60, near Seal Cove.  The proposed quarry will be located within the municipal boundary of St. John’s.  The operation will consist of excavation and removal of sand and gravel deposits using excavators and loaders, with the material being trucked to the proponent’s concrete plant near the Manuels Bypass Road for crushing and washing.   Construction of the quarry is expected to begin in May 2016 and take three weeks to complete.    The quarry is expected to operate for approximately five years.

  • December 14, 2015 – The undertaking was registered.
  • January 22, 2016 – Deadline for public comments.
  • January 28, 2016 – The Minister’s Decision is due.
  • February 11, 2016 – The Minister’s Decision is due (extended).
  • March 1, 2016 – The Minister’s Decision is due (extended).
  • March 17, 2016 – The Minister’s Decision is due (extended).
  • April 7, 2016 – The Minister’s Decision is due (extended).
  • May 12, 2016 – The Minister’s Decision is due (extended).
  • June 7, 2016 – The Minister’s Decision is due (extended).
  • March 11, 2021 – An Environmental Preview Report (EPR)  is required.
  • July 7, 2021 – EPR Guidelines Issued.
  • May 19, 2023 – EPR Submitted for Review.
  • June 23, 2023 – Deadline for public comments on the EPR.
  • July 3, 2023 – The Minister’s Decision is due on the EPR.
  • June 29, 2023 – The Minister determined the project is released.

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