District of Taylor supports Terus Constructions application to expand mining operations

TAYLOR, B.C. — The Distict of Taylor has approved it’s support for Terus Construction’s application to extend it’s mining operation in the district. 

During a June 1st council meeting, District of Taylor Director of Operations and Approving Officer Ryan Nelson presented a staff report to council on an application submitted by Terus Construction to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) for an extension of its current mining operations. 

The proposed mining area comprises 3.67 hectares within an 18.26-hectare mine permit area, excluding a 2.24-hectare asphalt plant area.

The recommended resolution for the requested expansion of the current mining operation was moved by Councillor Desirae Graziano and seconded by Councillor Betty Ponto. 

According to the report, Terus Construction is applying for an extension to their gravel extraction permit until 2043 as well as permission to remove 520,000 cubic metres of aggregate for commercial use. 

Aggregate is a broad term that describes materials such as rock, gravel, sand and recycled stone. 

The report said part of Terus’ application is to demonstrate to the ALC that the company will follow best management practices to protect groundwater, given the proximity of the operation to the Peace River. 

Now that the application has been approved by Taylor council, it will be reviewed by the ALC. 

To read the complete staff report, see below.