Overview of the Application
Brand X Materials & Supply Inc. is applying for a Class A licence under the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA) to permit a below the water table quarry on the property municipally known as 6059 Pearl Carrick's Road in the Township of Ramara, County of Simcoe. This proposed quarry is referred to as the Ramara Quarry.
The area proposed to be licenced under the ARA is 43.3 hectares and the proposed extraction area is 34.4 hectares. The licence application proposes a tonnage limit of 500,000 tonnes per annum. Truck traffic will utilize the proposed entrance/exit onto Pearl Carrick's Road, which will be located approximately 250m north of Concession B-C. Truck traffic will utilize the proposed haul route, travelling south on Pearl Carrick's Road and west along Concession B-C then along on County Road 169 north to Highway 11 or south to Highway 12.
Summary of the Proposal
Established Use in the Area
Aggregate extraction is an established use in the area and the site is identified for potential future extraction in the County of Simcoe and Township of Ramara Official Plans.
High Potential Aggregate Resource Area
The County of Simcoe and Township of Ramara Official Plans identify the subject lands as being within a High Potential Mineral Aggregate Resource Area (HPMARA).
Environmental Features
The proposed extraction area is predominately forested or open underutilized pastureland. It contains areas of threatened and endangered species habitat, significant wildlife habitat, significant woodlands, evaluated wetlands, and fish habitat. Extraction within these features will occur in accordance with Provincial and Federal requirements included on the ARA Site Plans.
Rehabilitation Plan
Rehabilitation of the proposed quarry includes a meadow and shrubland in the centre west portion of the site, a wetland in the centre of the site, and the remainder forested to include a north-south forest corridor along the east portion of the site in Phase 1. Rehabilitation will be progressive throughout the life of the operation and includes returning the site back to original grades to minimize changes from the existing and final landforms.
Market Proximity
The site contains close to market high quality aggregate. The availability of aggregates close to market is important for economic, social and environmental reasons.
Natural Heritage Protection
Adjacent key natural heritage features and key hydrologic features will not be negatively impacted by the proposed quarry and will be maintained in the long-term based on the proposed rehabilitation plan.
Not Within an Agricultural Area
The subject lands are not located within an agricultural area and are not part of the agricultural system.
Minimizing Social Impacts
The proposed quarry has been designed to minimize social impacts on surrounding sensitive receptors, including noise, dust, blasting, water resources (i.e. wells), and traffic.
Technical Reports and Site Plans Submitted with Application
Level 1 and Level 2 Water Report – April 10, 2026
Level 1 and Level 2 Water Report – April 10, 2026
Natural Environment Report – May 2026
Traffic Impact Study – February 25, 2026
Level 1 and Level 2 Water Report – April 10, 2026
Traffic Impact Study – February 25, 2026
Traffic Impact Study – February 25, 2026
Traffic Impact Study – February 25, 2026
Noise Impact Study – February 3, 2026
Traffic Impact Study – February 25, 2026
Traffic Impact Study – February 25, 2026
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