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ENVIRONMENT |
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Take
a look at the natural beauty of an aggregate pit and the progressive
natural evolution of its property and you will soon realize
that it is the furthest thing from a nature-destroying unnecessary
activity.
Not only are aggregate pits necessary for obtaining materials
we all require for our homes, parks, and all aspects of our
communities, their owners work closely with the land in a
respectful, natural way. From the day Brock Aggregates acquires
an aggregate pit, we are committed to a long-term dedication
to nature conservation and giving back to the community it
is in.
The life of an aggregate pit is finite and historically,
pits used to be huge plots of mineral rich property that were
stripped of all materials such as sand and gravel and then
abandoned. Sadly left behind with a huge gaping hole with
no remediation or consideration for the surrounding ecology.
Thankfully, that has changed.
Today, new laws and enforcement through the Ministry of the
Environment ensure aggregate producers adhere to site plans
for remediation and restoration of the land. The beauty and
ecology of the land is restored and very often improved to
a better state as the life of the production pit evolves and
eventually ends.
Brock is pleased to have the opportunity to restore or convert
the land to a beautiful, natural use. Restoration plans begin
at the early stages of development and extraction. Consideration
of the existing use of the land, the surrounding ecology and
future community developments are all taken into consideration.
Ongoing management ensures the future health of the property.
Brock Aggregates works actively to communicate with the communities
we operate in to educate on safety as well as ecology. The
end result could be a nature reserve, a wonderful park, a
golf course or trails that will be cherished by the surrounding
community for many generations.
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