This application must be…

This application must be rejected. When the Hallman Gravel Pit was approved by the OLT several years ago, I understand that their application said they didn't need any water. Now they want 10 million litres of water per day. The pond they say they will use is almost dry now, so where will they get that much water. I expect they will drill a well if the water taking is approved. It is important to noted that the surrounding farms are currently experiencing problems with a lack of water in their wells. The Region of Waterloo is already struggling with a lack of water issue, so water is being diverted from nearly Regional wells into Kitchener. Furthermore, it is obvious that the operators of this pit don’t care about the environment as they have already been illegally dumping many truckloads of likely contaminated snow into the pit, risking contamination of the water table underneath the pit - the source for the water being diverted into Kitchener. Meanwhile, housing development in Waterloo region has been put on hold due to these water issues. I hope the Ontario Provincial government minister who will approve or denying this application realizes that the Region doesn't have access unlimited water via Lake Ontario, like Toronto does. Allowing 10 million litres for washing gravel when there is not enough water to build housing would be a terrible mistake. Please deny this application.