MTE's Involvement
MTE conducted a hydrogeological Investigation at the site due to the sensitivity of the aquifers on the Carden Plain, which include the Upper and Lower Green Marker Beds. The investigation involved a detailed field program, including drilling new monitoring wells, conducting pumping tests, performing packer tests, and monitoring private wells.
Throughout the fieldwork, MTE held several meetings with the Ministry of the Environment to keep them informed of the quarry’s effects. This collaboration allowed MTE to navigate the political landscape and ultimately present a plan that satisfied the Ministry’s requirements for protecting groundwater and surface water resources. As a result, Ferma Aggregates received approval for a site plan amendment, enabling the quarry to extract limestone to deeper depths while continuing to safeguard the region’s water resources.