2018 Community Relations Award
The Community Relations Award recognizes those who have demonstrated leadership in promoting good neighbour relations, community involvement, education and industry awareness.
LAFARGE CANADA INC.
Town of Pelham
A Variety of Activities
A variety of on-site activities and community initiatives keep Lafarge Canada’s Fonthill Pit in strong standing with its Pelham neighbours. That mix includes perimeter berms and low-frequency back-up alarms on all Lafarge-owned mobile equipment in order to mitigate noise, as well as a dedicated water truck to keep dust at a minimum. The pit keeps the site safe with a strictly monitored traffic control plan, and neighbours stay informed of pit operations via open house events. The pit is also involved in educational projects for students at nearby Niagara College Canada and supports local events and initiatives like the Pelham Summerfest and Santa Claus Parade.
LOCAL SPORTS APPRECIATION
In addition, Fonthill Pit regularly donates materials and money to local youth soccer and baseball teams, as well as the Heartland Forest Organization and other charities. So extensive are Fonthill Pit’s community outreach efforts that in 2017 it earned Pelham’s Community Corporate Recognition Award.