Teeswater Concrete appeared before a second council last week, asking for a zoning amendment for a proposed expansion.
Earlier last week, the company asked Wellington North council for a zoning amendment for a proposed ready-mix plan in Arthur. Now they are asking for a zoning amendment for a gravel pit outside of Palmerston. The subject property is on Third Line between Wellington Road 5 and Highway 23.
Planning Consultant Ron Davidson explained there are berms along the property limiting the noise and dust but Jessie Bramhill, who lives on the property next to the site, says that berm isn’t big enough.
Davidson explained Teeswater Concrete is planning to expand that berm.
Analysis by sound expert Slavi Grozev with RWDI, predicted the noise level at the nearest house if all operations were happening simultaneously, finding it would be similar to a quiet library.
Staff will bring a recommendation back to council at a future date.
