Community Relations Award
The Community Relations Award recognizes those who have demonstrated leadership in promoting good neighbour relations, community involvement, education and industry awareness.
Walker Aggregates Inc.
Town of Duntroon
Strong Relationships
Walker Aggregates’ Duntroon Quarry has earned numerous OSSGA Awards for its ongoing efforts to reduce the impact of its operations and foster strong relationships with its neighbours. Onsite, Duntroon Quarry invests in daily noise and dust mitigation strategies and employs a retired police officer to help keep traffic safe in and around its operations. Quarry staff also contact the site’s surrounding neighbours well in advance of blasts and maintain a database of complaints and feedback, which they use to inform continuous improvements. Community relations are also strengthened through annual events like their Public Liaison Committee (PLC) holiday wine and cheese reception.
LOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Beyond its gates, Duntroon Quarry contributes to the local community by donating cash and materials to sports teams and organizations like the Collingwood Salvation Army and Clearview Stayner Food Bank. Both received donations in April 2020 to help address community needs throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, Walker Aggregates worked with the Bruce Trail Conservancy to develop 350 metres of new trail next to Duntroon Quarry. Information on these events and other quarry news is shared through Duntroon’s biannual newsletter, site tours and town hall gatherings. The latter were livestreamed during the pandemic.