The Wilfrid Bog Issue: Update

July 15, 1999

Access to the property was noted. Township was called and it was explained that Pefferlaw Peat Products had sought application for access to the property. At the time access had not been granted but a 'temporary' access had been placed there, pending approval. It was noted that the culvert size under the access through was too small (12") for the ditch which at the time of the observation was filled with water 3 ft across of water, approximately 2' deep. Peat had already started settling within the pipe. No action was taken at this time.

July 28, 1999

Pefferlaw Peat Products entered the property with a peat grader and began to remove the top layer, leaving the peat soils exposed.

July 29, 1999

Township was called and names and addresses were given for informing the correct persons.

Conversationalist and Artist Paul Harpley was called from Georgina and advice was given.

July 30, 1999

Important parties were called to see what measures should be taken to stop the damage. Parties contacted were:

Municipal Offices of Brock Township
Tom Getginby (Municipal Planning)
Debbie Bath (local councilor for Ward 4)
Richard Szarek (Region of Durham Planning Office)
Ian Buchanun (Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, York - Durham Forestry Section)

A letter was requested from all parties.

Prepared letters to all parties mention immediately above. Copy of Letter : Posted 5 letters, an Email was sent to Richard Szarek and attached were photographs of the newly incurred damage.

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