I am concerned about the…

I am concerned about the proposed Environmental Compliance Approval (Waste) for Greenfield Global Inc. and the Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission due to the potential environmental and community impacts associated with waste processing, storage, handling, and transportation activities.

Waste-related operations can present significant risks if systems fail or are not adequately monitored over time. Potential concerns include spills, leachate contamination, runoff into nearby waterways and wetlands, odour issues, increased truck traffic, and impacts to local air and soil quality. Given the agricultural importance and environmental sensitivity of the Chatham-Kent region, strong safeguards and long-term oversight are essential.

I am particularly concerned about the possibility of contaminants entering local groundwater or drainage systems through accidental releases, infrastructure failure, or extreme weather events. Once contamination occurs, remediation can be costly and long-lasting for both the environment and surrounding communities.

Before approval is granted, I encourage the Ministry to require strict monitoring, transparent public reporting, emergency response planning, and ongoing inspections to ensure environmental protections remain effective throughout the life of the project. Residents deserve assurance that community health, local waterways, farmland, and natural ecosystems will be protected.

I urge the Ministry to carefully consider the cumulative environmental impacts and long-term risks associated with this proposal before proceeding.