Officials Raise Objections to Quarry Plans in Preesall, UK

Environmental concerns are rising over a proposed quarry in Nova Scotia's Petite Riviere watershed, which is being pushed for wilderness designation due to its ecological significance. The Bridgewater Watershed Protection Alliance is urging the province to reconsider the quarry's approval, which was granted despite local municipalities expressing support for protection efforts. Meanwhile, in Rutland, the Heritage Quarry Group has submitted plans for a new limestone quarry that would extract over six million tonnes of stone over 25 years, with local councils set to discuss the application amid agricultural land concerns. Additionally, plans for a sand and gravel quarry in Preesall have prompted objections from local councils due to health and noise concerns, as well as potential environmental impacts. Developers maintain they have assessed and prepared mitigation measures for the proposed quarry impacts, while local authorities continue to evaluate the proposals. The ongoing debates reflect a broader tension between development goals and environmental protection across different regions.