FAQ

South Asphalt Plant

1. Where is the south asphalt plant located?

  • The south asphalt plant is in the Transportation Utility Corridor (TUC) north of Highway 22X, between 37 Street and the community of Bridlewood
  • It is over 700 metres away from the community, at the further possible distance inside the TUC

2. How are odours from the plant controlled?

  • The plant runs on natural gas, rather than traditional bunker fuel oil, to reduce any odours
  • The plant makes use of emission control technology to limit odours
  • The asphalt processing plant follows all regulatory requirements, including the Province’s Code of Practice for Asphalt Paving Plants

3. What are the operating hours?

  • The project hours for construction of the SWCRR are Monday to Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sundays and holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

4. When are operations expected to conclude at this site?

  • Gravel processing operations concluded at this site in July 2018, ahead of the expected timeline in 2019
  • Road construction and operation of the asphalt plant will continue into 2021