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A division of Holcim (Canada) Inc.

Public Information Session

Proposed Extension of the Acton Quarry

May 5, 2009

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A division of Holcim (Canada) Inc. TitleActon Quarry Extension – Public Information Session

Purpose of the Evening

• Provide an overview of Dufferin’s extension application for the Acton Quarry

• Listen to your concerns to ensure Dufferin understands all the issues from your perspective

• Begin to answer your questions related to the proposed extension

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Agenda

1. Dufferin’s Corporate Commitment

2. Overview of the Proposed Application and Key Technical Reports

3. Q&A

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Overview of the Proposed Application

• Dufferin’s land holdings in the area of the Acton Quarry total approximately 615 ha.

• 265 ha. is the existing Quarry and processing area.

• The extension’s proposed licence area is 124.4 ha, of which only 99 ha would be for extraction.

• The remaining 225 ha of land will remain in a natural state.

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Public Benefits of the Proposed Extension

• High-quality, locally-sourced and efficiently priced aggregate for public infrastructure

• Dedication of land to the public for long term recreation, conservation and water management needs

• An opportunity to enhance the regional greenlands system, Niagara Escarpment parks and open space system, and local conservation space

• Careful balance of economic, environmental and social considerations

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Dufferin’s Application Addresses…

1. Land-use Planning

2. Natural Environment

3. Geology and Water Resources

4. Traffic

5. Blasting

6. Noise

7. Air Quality

8. Adaptive Management

9. Cultural Heritage

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Surface and Ground Water

Sensitive surface water and groundwater features will be protected, improved or restored

•A performance-based Adaptive Management Plan is proposed to monitor and mitigate potential impacts

•Final rehabilitated landform / lake levels will protect adjacent environmental features

•Opportunity to enter into long term water management agreement to improve surrounding features

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Natural Environment

Impacts to the Greenlands are to be minimized

• Minimal direct impact on significant natural features

• Ecological features with important functions have been protected and will not be extracted; real opportunity for meaningful enhancement

• A performance-based Adaptive Management Plan is proposed to monitor and mitigate potential impacts

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Traffic

• No increase in traffic above current approved tonnage limit

• Excellent to acceptable levels of service projected

• Road improvements and intersection improvements (some already planned by municipalities) will ensure that the traffic impact of the Quarry remains acceptable.

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Blasting, Noise and Air

• Proposed operation will comply with MOE’s guidelines for blasting and noise limit

• Dust will be within MOE guideline levels

• Continue to address nuisance concerns

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For More Information

www.dufferinactonquarry.com

Website includes:

• Citizen’s Guide

• Technical Reports

• Community Liaison Committee – members, meeting agendas, minutes and presentations

• JART Process

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