Details from the Jan, 6th Meeting
The information presented below is based on facts presented at the Public Consultation on Thursday
Jan, 6th by the representatives of Toronto Redi-Mix.
On Sunday January 9, we requested that Toronto Redi-Mix confirm or correct this information. They
have said that they will respond within the next week. [
View Email Request & Response ]
Toronto Redi-Mix Site Plan
View the Site Plan submitted by Toronto
Redi-Mix (1.7 MB)
According to the proposal, Toronto Redi-Mix will use approximately 6 of the 15 acres at 207 New
Toronto Street to operate the following 3 businesses:
1. Toronto Redi-Mix Concrete Batching Plant
| Structures |
1 portable batching plant - silo is approx. 40 feet in height
5 aggregate storage units to store gravel and sand |
| Months of Operation |
April - November (Dependant on weather conditions) |
| Operating Hours |
6:00 am - 7:00 pm, Monday - Friday
6:00 am - 3:00 pm Saturday and Sunday |
| Vehicle Activity |
10 Redi-Mix concrete trucks making a maximum of 3-4 trips per day per truck, filled will
cement, aggregate and water mixture, used to mix and distribute the cement
1 cement truck, 2-3 trips per day.
This truck blows cement into the batching silo.
Number of vehicles required to replenish the aggregate stock has not been provided. |
| Photos |
Provided by Toronto Redi-Mix
Pictures of comparable Concrete Batching sites (Click to enlarge)
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2. Draglam Road Salt storage and distribution
| Structures |
2 Salt Sheds constructed with 3 concrete block walls, covered with a domed tarp, on an asphalt pad
Maximum height: unknown for sure but estimated at 30 feet. |
| Months of Operation |
November - April (Dependant on weather conditions) |
| Operating Hours |
7:00 am - 7:00 pm, 7 days per week
Open 24 hours during winter storms |
| Vehicle Activity |
4-5 trucks to deliver salt / aggregate each day, making 3-4 round trips per day to pick up and distribute salt OR aggregate
Unspecified number of small trucks to pick up salt/aggregate
Number of vehicles required to replenish the salt stock has not been provided.
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| Photos |
Provided by Toronto Redi-Mix
Pictures of comparable Storage Shed (Click to enlarge)
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3. Aggregate storage and distribution
| Structures |
8 aggregate storage units - up to 10 metres high |
| Months of Operation |
April - November (Dependant on weather conditions) |
| Operating Hours |
7:00 am - 7:00 pm, 7 days per week |
| Vehicle Activity |
Same as Draglam Salt Activity. |
| Photos |
Provided by Toronto Redi-Mix
Pictures of comparable Storage Shed (Click to enlarge)
Observations:
The agreggate is piled higher than the walls of the storage bins.
Bridget Mills, Environmental Consultant representing Toronto Redi-Mix, made it clear that the storage bins will
effectively contain the dust and materials ONLY if the aggregate is piled lower than the height of the walls.
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Cement Batching vs. Concrete Batching
In Concrete Batching, the cement is mixed with water and aggregate in the cement mixing truck.
In Cement Batching, the cement is mixed on site in a kiln.
Truck Routes
We have been told that all trucks will travel along Kipling, Islington and New Toronto Street. There will be
NO TRAFFIC along residential streets
Building without a Permit
During his opening remarks, Glenn Wellings, consultant from MHBC Planning Limited, stated that Toronto Redi-Mix
did not apply for a building permit
when constructing the salt dome (currently on the site) because they
"didn't know they needed one".
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Dec 1, 2004 A Stop Work order has been issued by the city of Toronto
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