Alberta Beach Road Sand & Gravel

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• Welcome to the second Public Open House for the Alberta Beach Sand & Gravel Project.

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Alberta Beach Road Sand & Gravelp A R k l A n d c O u n t y | O c t O B e R 2 0 1 2

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introductionInland Aggregates is proposing a new sand and gravel operation in

Parkland County. The Proposed Pit is approximately 400 hectares (986

acres), consisting of portions of the Northwest and South quarter sections

of 27-53-3-W5M, the South half of 28-53-3-W5M, and the North half of

21-53-3-W5M. Reserves of sand and gravel on the site are expected to be

extracted over the next 20 years and intended to serve local markets.

Since our introductory open house in February 2011, we have been

providing updates to the community through a local newsletter, our

website, public consultation and individual contacts. Inland has also

completed a number of technical reports that support the project.

Following the completion of our public and stakeholder engagement

program, we plan on submitting a Development Permit application for the

use of Resource Extraction/Processing. We will submit this application to

Parkland County in late Fall 2012.

existing site conditions of subject property



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Project location• The adjacent map shows the location of the Alberta

Beach Road Proposed Pit and our surrounding

notification area.

• The Proposed Pit is situated approximately 1.5 miles

north of Highway 16, along Alberta Beach Road

(Range Road 33).

• The Alberta Beach Road Proposed Pit land is

currently zoned “Agricultural General District” (AGG)

under Parkland County Land Use Bylaw 20-2009.

• The current use of the land is agricultural.



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inland AggregatesInland Aggregates has operated in the Edmonton region since the 1950’s. Inland Aggregates is a major supplier

of all types of screened, crushed, washed and lightweight aggregate products.

inland Aggregates and community engagement

Inland produces over nine million tones of aggregate annually throughout the Prairie Provinces. Developing

relationships with surrounding communities is important to the success of Inland Aggregates business. They

have an established record of community involvement and participation and have operated professionally for

the past 50 years.

Aggregates and infrastructure development

Aggregates (sand and gravel) are essential for development of the infrastructure on which our communities

depend, including the construction of schools, hospitals, residential accommodations, bridges, overpasses,

roads, highways and other infrastructure projects.

Aggregates are a non-renewable resource that can be found only in locations where they have been deposited

by nature. Mining of aggregate is an interim use of land. Depleted aggregate pits can be reclaimed for

residential, commercial, agricultural and recreational uses.



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Planning process to dateThe planning process in support of the Proposed Pit commenced in February 2011. Since that open house we have completed a variety of technical studies and have

continued public and stakeholder engagement. We will submit a formal development permit application to Parkland County in late Fall 2012.

key considerations

• Compatibilityofextractionoperationswith

adjacent and nearby land uses.

• Trucktrafficonthearterialroadwaysystem.

• Reclamationofthesite.

• Controlofnoiseanddust.

• Groundwater quality and quantity.

consultation and engagement

1. Site Analysis and Stakeholder Consultation - February 2011

2. Preliminary Concept Plan - February 2011

3. Newsletter #1 and Open House - February 2011

4. Newsletter #2 - Project Update - September 2012

5. Completion of Technical Reports - June 2012

6. Newsletter #3 - Project Update - July 2012

7. Stakeholder Engagement - June /July/August 2012

8. Public Open House - October 2012

9. Development Permit Application Submission - Fall 2012



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municipal policy and Regulations

Parkland County requires sand and gravel pits to comply with

municipal policy, and to have proper zoning and development

permits.

Municipal Development Plan

The Municipal Development Plan provides a policy framework for

land use in Parkland County.

The Parkland County Municipal Development Plan (September

2007) Land Use map indicates the site as mainly Agriculture with

noted Environmentally Significant Area.

Provincial Policy and Regulations

Sand and gravel pits are regulated by the

Alberta’s Environmental Protection and

Enhancement Act, the Water Act and subject to

the Code of Practice for Pits.

A Code of Practice for the site will be submitted

to Alberta Environment for review and approval.

The Code of Practice registration provides

financial securities to ensure reclamation as well

as operations in accordance with Provincial Best

Management Practices.

Parkland County requires us to obtain all

necessary Provincial permits and approvals

pertinent to the proposed development.

County and Provincial plans support the use of non-renewable resources such as aggregates. We will submit a development permit application to parkland county,

and have submitted a code of practice registration to the province.

policy & Regulations

Land Use Bylaw

The Land Use Bylaw regulates the permitted

and discretionary uses on all land throughout

Parkland County.

The site is zoned Agricultural General District

that allows Resource Extraction/Processing

as a discretionary use subject to the

Development Authority’s approval.



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land use Concept Map Alberta Beach site

2007 Municipal Development Plan, MAP 2



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Roads & traffic

• ThetimingoftheaccesspointstoTownshipRoad534andRangeRoad33willdepend

on the location of the extraction operations. Our proposed haul route includes the

following access points from the site:

- Two accesses (one from the north and one from the south) will be provided for

travel eastbound on Township Road 534, then turning south onto Alberta Beach

Road.

- One access will be provided directly onto Range Road 33 from the east, to provide

for southbound travel along Alberta Beach Road (Range Road 33).

• 100%ofthetrucktrafficfromtheProposedPitwilltravelsouthtowardstheHighway16

intersection.

• AnticipatedtraffictoandfromtheProposedPitinatypicaldayofthepeakproduction

months is 50 inbound and 50 outbound truck trips and 7 inbound and outbound trips

by employees in personal vehicles.

• Wewillworkwiththelocalauthoritytoupgraderoadsandintersectionsto

accommodate gravel trucks on haul routes in a safe manner.

The safety of local and Provincial roads is of paramount concern for Inland. Our trucks will

operate in a responsible manner in order to minimize any impact to our neighbors and the

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Proposed Gravel Haul Route

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The Extraction Area is to include portions of the overall site as shown on the map at right.

excavation

• ExcavationisproposedtobeginonthelandseastofRangeRoad33andupon

depletion of this extraction area, excavation will occur west of Range Road 33.

• Lifeexpectancyofpit:20years.

pit Activities

• Stripandstockpiletopsoilandoverburden

• Crushing

• Screening

• Ongoing reclamation; replacement of overburden and topsoil

Revegetation

• Thereclamationplanindicatesthatthedisturbedareawillbeseededtopasture.

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erosion control

• Duringconstructionandoperation,physicalbarrierssuchasstrawbalesand

silt fences will be utilized to minimize erosion when necessary.

• Alldrainagewillbedirectedintotheexcavation.

stockpiles

• Will be separated from each other by at least 3 metres.

• Soilsalvagewillnotoccurunderwet,frozen,adversefieldconditionsorhigh

wind velocities that will result in mixing, loss, compaction or degradation of

soil.

dust control

• Crushing and screening equipment will be cleaned regularly to control dust.

• Duringdryperiods,thepitandaccessroadsandadjacentlocalroadswillbe

watered down as necessary.

noise mitigation

• By using a range of appropriate noise control considerations, the worst-

case noise levels associated with a gravel operation will be within Parkland

County noise bylaw requirements. Specific noise mitigation initiatives will be

identified during the application process in consultation with the County.

Visual screening

• A3metreundisturbedbufferwillbemaintainedalongpropertyboundaries

and right-of-ways.

• A10metreundisturbedbufferwillbemaintainedalongthewetland,located

in the NE 1/4 21-53-3-W5M and SE 1/4 28-53-3-W5M.

traffic impact

• Ensure that appropriate and safe truck access points and access routes are

available.

• Ensure safe and appropriate truck routing and truck behavior.

Inland will operate in accordance with Provincial standards, County standards, and our own Best Management Practices that we have learned through many projects and

years of operating successfully within local communities.

Operating conditions



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Aggregate Operations are reclaimed on a progressive basis as the aggregate is extracted in

contiguous phases. Reclamation must restore the land to an “equivalent capability” of the land

prior to the operation. Often, reclamation activities provide an opportunity to improve the land.

TheendusefortheAlbertaBeachRoadProposedPitwillbe100%hayland/pasture.The

pictures to the right are examples of Inland’s reclamation history in other areas.

topsoil

• Available topsoil will be used for reclamation and replaced evenly over the site.

subsoil

• Available subsoil will be used for reclamation and replaced evenly over the site.

end use Concept

golf course, Calgary, AB

Reclaimed to recreational property

Villeneuve Operation, Sturgeon County, AB

Reclaimed to former use as agricultural cropland



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end use ConceptThe following figure represents the reclamation

concept for the Proposed Pit. The existing area

is predominantly agriculture and will be the

proposed end use for the area. Reclamation for

the Proposed Pit involves the site being returned

to agricultural production. We are currently

discussing the end use reclamation plan with

provincial regulators.

The wetland within the extraction area will be

affected by the project. In conjunction with the

Water Act requirements, Inland will discuss the

removal of the wetland complex and application

of the Alberta Wetland Policy.



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In preparation for the Development Permit application Inland engaged Millennium EMS Solutions Ltd. to

complete an Environmental Assessment, which included the following background studies:

environmental Assessment

technical Reports completed:

• NoiseAssessment

• AirQualityAssessment

• TrafficImpactAssessment

• HydrogeologicalAssessment

• SoilandTerrainAssessment

• VegetativeandWetlandAssessment

• WildlifeAssessment

• HistoricalResourcesActClearance

The following panels provide an overview of the objectives, findings and mitigation measures identified in each

of the Technical Reports.



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noise Assessment ACI Acoustical Consultants Inc.

Objectives

• ACI predicted noise levels associated with the Proposed Pit.

• Results of the noise modeling are compared to County of Parkland noise guidelines.

• Mitigation measures are recommended.

Results

• The Parkland County Community Standards Bylaw directs that predicted noise levels will not exceed the maximum continuous noise levels at 85 dBA

measured over a one hour period in a Non-Residential District (Section 8(13)).

• For all stages of development and operations, Inland will be in compliance with Parkland County’s Community Standards Bylaw.

• Predicted noise levels for Stage 1 and Stage 2 range from 36.6 dBA – 64.8 dBA.

• A predicted noise level 64.8 dBA will be at R7 when operations are closest to the residence.

mitigation

• For all stages of development and operations, it is predicted that Inland will be in compliance with Parkland County’s Community Standards Bylaw. No

specific mitigation measures are recommended.

• Inland will implement a complaint response policy to deal with any noise related enquiries.

• Inland will undertake a monitoring program to identify actual noise levels and if necessary, determine appropriate mitigation measures. Monitoring

requirements will be reviewed on an annual basis.



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noise Assessment

table 1 - Worst-case Residential sound pressure levels under stage 1 Operations

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R6 52.9 20 R24 38.2 23

R7 64.8 18 R25 41.2 23

R8 36.8 17 R26 37.5 30

R9 41.3 14 R27 37.2 30

R10 43.0 14 R28 38.9 30

R11 43.5 14 R29 38.1 30

R12 43.8 14 R30 35.1 30

R13 44.3 14 R31 34.6 30

R14 44.8 14 R32 34.9 30

R15 45.1 14 R33 35.2 30

R16 45.5 14 R34 48.9 35

R17 45.7 14 R35 46.3 30

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R5 59.1 59.1 20 R23 49.0 47.3 23

R6 57.2 57.1 20 R24 42.5 42.3 23

R7 63.0 63.0 18 R25 40.7 40.4 35

R8 41.5 41.4 17 R26 41.8 41.6 30

R9 41.7 41.7 14 R27 41.4 41.2 30

R10 42.3 42.2 14 R28 42.9 42.8 30

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R16 44.5 44.5 14 R34 47.4 47.4 35

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Air Quality Assessment Millennium EMS Solutions Ltd.

Objectives

• TomeasureemissionsattheProposedPitagainststandardscontainedintheAlbertaAmbientAirQualityObjectives,through a modelling exercise.

Results

• The planned development and operation of the project does not exceed any air quality guidelines for nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide,

volatile organic compounds and aromatic hydrocarbons.

mitigation

• Roads:

-Waterappliedtohaulroadstominimizedust;emissioncontrolefficiencyof80%duringsummerisexpected.

- Snow cover is retained on the road during the winter, unless it would compromise the safety of vehicle operations.

- Gravel or crushed rock is used on the haul roads. Gravel is observed to produce less dust than clay and sandy surfaces.

- Use of a grader to maintain the active surface of the unpaved haul road; silt particles moved to the inactive portion (side) of the road.

• Mined areas are reclaimed sequentially and backfilled with overburden and soil from pre-strip areas, and then covered by vegetation to reduce windblown

fugitive dust emissions.

• Trees and bushes will be preserved outside the mining area, trapping dust emissions from mining activities and reducing concentrations.

• Inland will undertake a monitoring program to measure emissions against air quality guidelines and if necessary, determine appropriate mitigation

measures. Monitoring requirements will be reviewed on an annual basis.



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hydrogeological Assessment Millennium EMS Solutions Ltd.

Objectives

• A hydrogeological assessment was conducted to assess if the Proposed Pit would have potential impacts on local groundwater.

• The assessment determined baseline regional and local groundwater conditions and evaluated Inland’s plans for dewatering and storage of groundwater.

Results

• Effect of Temporary Dewatering on Groundwater Wells in the Area

- Dewatering is temporary and seasonal. There will be no water moved off site. Water will be stored in ponds or previously mined stages. There is minimal water

loss associated with evaporation.

- Temporary dewatering will produce a drawdown cone with the size determined by aquifer characteristics, pumping rate and pumping duration.

- Residential and domestic groundwater wells are mostly completed within permeable portions of the bedrock below the gravel seam. Dewatering will not

reduce the groundwater level below the base of the gravel unit and is not expected to affect the production of wells completed in the bedrock.

- The impact to groundwater levels is expected to be localized and temporary due to the periodic nature of dewatering. The seepage of water back into the

aquifer from on site release locations will mitigate the impacts.

• Effect of Removal of a Portion of the Gravel Aquifer on Groundwater Wells in the Area

- Inland intends to backfill mined out pits leaving 1 m of granular material at the base with an overburden overlay.

- Groundwater is expected to have a reduced flow rate through the reclaimed area. This will be permanent and localized.

- Groundwater production from the bedrock is not expected to be noticeably affected as the reclaimed area accounts for only a small portion of the recharge

area.

mitigation

• Inland’s operating practice includes the provision of an alternative water supply to any local resident impacted by dewatering activities.

• Inland will undertake a monitoring program to measure groundwater quality and quantity and if necessary, determine appropriate mitigation measures. Monitoring

requirements will be reviewed on an annual basis.



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traffic impact Assessment EBA Engineering Consultants

Objectives

• Address the impact of the traffic generated from the Proposed Pit along Range Road 33, as well as the cumulative impact from a development to the north

by 1531486 Alberta Ltd. on the road network.

Results

• Estimated that there will be additional 115 vehicles per day, when gravel hauling is taking place, to the background traffic (50 inbound/50 outbound truck

trips and 7 employees).

• Haul route includes south from pit on Range Road 33 to Highway 16, then east to Edmonton.

• Highway 16 intersection and Township Road 534 intersection analyses indicate acceptable Level of Service in both 2012 and 2032.

mitigation

• Both the Highway 16 intersection and the Township Road 534 intersection are capable of handling the anticipated traffic for the life of the pit.

• Directional right and left turn parallel lanes and tapers on Highway 16 will be repainted to current standards.

• Parkland County requires a minimum width of 9.0 m along local roads to permit hauling operations. Approximately 900 m of road will be widened to

support Inland hauling operations.



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traffic Study Intersections

ReperioResources

Corp.

M. & D. Franczak

R. & J. Warren

R. & H. Fischer

S. & M. & D.Franczak

ReperioResources

Corp.

F. & E.Sonnenberg

B. & A.Sonnenberg

L. Astleford

K. & D.Henderson

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ResourcesCorp.

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MWC Investment Inc. MWC Investment Inc.

Tricycle LaneRanches Ltd.


K. & L. Bergmann


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L. & M.Linkivic

S. Astleford

W. & T. Bell

W. & D.FraserD. & S.

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R. & S.Zelanko

G. Fuhr

K. & J. MacKenzie

T. Johnson

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HighlandAcres

WestlandPark

F. Smith

BurncoActive Pit


B. & F.Steil

Donald Meads

DonaldMeads

CitiFinancialCanada Inc.

Radka Ruzicka

Shannon Cox

Ray Brown

D. & D. Robertson

D. & R.McReynolds

KatherineKew

R. & A. Bignell

D. & S. Hatch

R. & N. Harris

A. & G. Arlia

E. Guenther,W. Guenther,

M. Thiele,& I. Oskoboiny

1543707 Alberta Ltd.R. & N.Harris

G. & A. BoydeJ. Van Veelen

J. EnsR. & F. Jones

S. Fuhr

B. Bennett &G. WilliamsC. Prestidge W. & D. Fraser

K. Dutchek &L. Frazer

Parkland SchoolDivision No. 70

Her Majesty the Queen



E. & M. Bernard

R. & K. Dunn

G. & L. Henkel

S. Fiscus

R. & E. Collins

B. & K. WalkerL. Madsen

B. & K. WalkerL. Madsen

W. & K. O'Hara

M. Goebel

J. & S. Webster

T. & M. Lang

W. & D. WebsterG. & D. Milne

G. & D. Milne

J. Roberts

H. Hohnstein

M. & E. Shewchuk

L. & A. Henkel

D. Olsen

W. & R. Bellhouse

C. & M. Friedel

C. RobertsJ. MorrisonM. Agostini

Her Majestythe Queen


W. & M. Campbell

R. & M. Bush

Smithfield CommunityHall Society


R. & M. Bush

County of ParklandP. Carlson

J., M. & S.Gouveia

A. & A. Chartrand J. & E. Na D. & L.Bilton

C. Brown

B. & P. Vestby

D. & P.Powers

J. Gladden

D. & P.Powers

H. Smith

Skookum Construction Ltd.BorderPaving Ltd.

R. Sharuga &J. Yacyna

Parkland County

Parkland County

Parkland County

H. Lively

H. & N. Herchen

366193 Alberta Ltd.

M. & G. Heijne

H. & N.Herchen

J. & H. Stark J. AntleJ. & C. Schmidt

Binwin Developments Ltd.

H.B. Flynn

R. Kostick

E. & M.McIsaac

D. & L.Blais

A. & A. Van Eaton

Prokon Holdings Ltd.

R.Zimmerman

K. & B. Spencer

1349215 Alberta Ltd.

T. & T. Janz

Horn Ridge Ranch Ltd.

G. & F. Adams



D., J. & D. DrewsD., J. & D. Drews

F. & E. Sonnenberg



R., G. & A.Hickie

E. & S. Laniuk

V. & R. Hardman


V. & R. Hardman

P. NelsonJ. & C. Fraser

L. Ross

R. & P. BrentM. Regnitter

A. & M. Formanski

D., J. & D. DrewsW. Berndt Horn Ridge

Ranch Ltd.S., M. & D. FranczakB. & A. Sonnenberg

H. & B.Laurentius

L. Ross


J. Burns H. & B.Laurentius

Horn RidgeRanch Ltd.

J. HickieC. Hudson

J. & L.Ostopchuk



R. EakinR. Eakin

Curzon Holdings Ltd.

R. Eakin

ProkonHoldings Ltd.

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soil & terrain Assessment Millennium EMS Solutions Ltd.

Objectives

• Understanding the baseline soils and terrain and utilizing this information in the Code of Practice plan will ensure that the Proposed Pit land is returned to an

equivalent capability.

• The soil and terrain assessment documents the baseline conditions within the study area and sets the requirements for soil handling, soil storage, reclaimed

contours and soil replacement to achieve an equivalent capability.

mitigation

• Construction Stage

- Separately salvage and store topsoil, surface litter, organic, and subsoil materials for reclamation purposes.

- Soil stockpiles should be stable, placed in locations where they will not be disturbed and protected from erosion.

- Removal of vegetation and soils in yearly stages to minimize the potential for soil loss and control the size of the operating areas.

• Operations Stage

- Monitor soil stockpiles for erosion and if required implement erosion control measures.

- Conduct a yearly weed control program.

• Reclamation Stage

- Implement progressive reclamation.

- Recontour disturbed surfaces to provide suitable surface drainage for the intended end land use and to tie into adjacent undisturbed lands.

- Replace salvaged subsoil and topsoil evenly over the reclaimed landscape areas targeted for agricultural purposes.

- Replace organic materials in lower slope and depressional areas.

- Inspect surface for stones and remove excessive surface stones.

- Vegetatesurfacewithappropriateseedmixestoachievedesiredendlanduse.



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Vegetation & Wetlands AssessmentObjectives

• Document the vegetation species and wetlands that exist in the Proposed Pit area.

• Determine if there are important vegetation and wetlands aspects associated with the Proposed Pit that need to be addressed.

• Recommend mitigation measures as appropriate.

Results & mitigation

• Wetlands

- Three wetlands were identified that are all locally and regionally abundant. These wetlands are either transitioning to forest or are somewhat disturbed by

agricultural development.

- Two of the wetlands are outside of the proposed development and are not expected to be impacted by the operations.

- The third wetland area will be affected by the project. In conjunction with the Water Act requirements, it is recommended that Inland discuss the removal

of the wetland complex and application of the Alberta Wetland Policy.

• Ecosite Phases

- The forested Ecosite phase will not be disturbed by the project.

• OtherVegetatedLand

- Implement proven conservation and reclamation practices that will reclaim the land to pasture.

- No rare vegetation encountered.

• Noxious Weeds

- Implement a weed control program to address the presence of Canada Thistle. Conduct a yearly weed control program.



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Wildlife AssessmentObjectives

• The Proposed Pit occurs within a rural agricultural setting where the potential exists for wildlife to use the area for habitat. Understanding what types of

wildlife inhabit or use the area allows Inland to develop and operate in the area with minimum impact towards wildlife.

• Specific objectives for the study were to:

- Conduct field inspections to document wildlife use of the area.

- Identify any provincial or federal species of concern.

- Identify the occurrence of any significant wildlife habitat features.

- Identify any issues or concerns of the proposed project on wildlife.

Results & mitigation

• Breeding Birds

- A barn swallow and pileated wood pecker were observed. No mitigation is required as nesting areas will not be disturbed by the Proposed Pit.

• Amphibians

- Five young-of–year wood frogs and one adult boreal chorus frog were observed. No mitigation is required as the areas where the frogs were observed will

not be disturbed by the Proposed Pit.

• Incidental Observations

- A small number of wildlife was observed in the study area. Nesting areas, dens and other significant wildlife features are located in the forested areas. No

mitigation is required as the forested area will not be disturbed by the Proposed Pit.



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inland’s commitments to Youinland is committed to the following:

1. We will implement a complaint response policy to effectively manage inquiries/concerns regarding the Alberta Beach Road sand and gravel operation.

2. We will develop and undertake a monitoring program to assess and evaluate noise, air quality, and groundwater quality and quantity.

3. We will develop mitigation measures as required based on results of our monitioring program and continued stakeholder dialogue.

4. We will review our monitoring program requirements on a yearly basis.

5. We will undertake progressive reclamation, reclaiming the pit area sequentially to support an agricultural end use.

6. We will provide an alternative water supply should aggregate extraction result in an unacceptable drawdown of an adjacent well.

7. We will undertake upgrades to the haul route to support hauling operations based on consultation with the county and Alberta transportation.

8. We will implement dust control methods on the property and on the haul route roads during periods of operation.

9. We will continue to have ongoing dialogue with you - the local stakeholders - throughout the life of the Alberta Beach Road sand and gravel

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thank-you for attending the Alberta Beach Road sand & gravel public Open house. please fill out a comment sheet before leaving or send it in to us by email, mail or fax.

• We are seeking your feedback to consider in the finalization of our Development Permit application.

• The Development Permit will be submitted in late fall.

• Inland expects to begin preparation of the site in 2013 following Development Permit approval.

Next steps

Rose-Mary Damiani

B&A Planning GroupSuite 600, 940 - 6 Ave SW

Calgary, AB T2P 3T1Direct - 403.692.4361

Email - [email protected]

Trevor Lema

Inland Aggregates12640 Inland Way

Edmonton, AB T5V 1K2Direct - 780.420.2580

Email - [email protected]

Documents

Alberta Beach Road Sand & Gravel