Concrete Batch Plant
Here’s the latest update on the proposed Heidelberg Concrete Batch Plant in Cochrane:
- Meeting with Town of Cochrane Planning Department
This past Thursday, seven members of our steering committee met with the Town of Cochrane’s planning staff to discuss our concerns about Heidelberg’s Development Permit application to build a Concrete Batch Plant in the Robinson Gravel Pit.
It was a productive exchange of information. We left the Town with several outstanding questions and expect follow-up soon.
Importantly, we learned that if this application proceeds, it will go to the Cochrane Planning Commission this fall—not to Town Council.
Our presentation to the Town is attached. Please take a moment to review it. wm-so.glb.shawcable.net/service/home/~/?auth=co&loc=en&id=214637&part=2
- Water Licence Update – Public Review Secured
You may have received our earlier message about Heidelberg’s application to transfer a water licence from Bearspaw to Cochrane to supply water for concrete production.
Initially, Alberta Environment ruled there would be no public review of this application, requiring individuals to contact Heidelberg directly.
After multiple requests from our group and others, the Director has reversed that decision. A public review will now be held, and those who requested one should have received an email confirming this.
Thank you to everyone who took action. If you Reply to this email, we will be able to share more details about the timing and format of the public review as they become available.
- New Facebook Group – Join Us
To help share accurate and timely information, we’ve created a private Facebook group:
🔗Concerned Citizens Cochrane – Concrete Batch Plant
If you use Facebook, please join us for updates, discussions, and resources.
- Related News – Airdrie Concrete Plant Concerns
If you haven’t seen it, CTV Calgary recently reported on serious community concerns about dust from a concrete plant in Airdrie:
📺Watch the report - Support Our Efforts – GoFundMe Relaunch
We are reactivating our GoFundMe campaignto help cover costs for outreach and materials—such as advertising the Heidelberg Open House and printing cards for residents to report dust, noise, and other disturbances from the pit.
If you can, please consider a donation:
🙏 GoFundMe – Concerned Citizens Cochrane
If you have questions or would like to get more involved, please reply to this email.
Thank you again for your ongoing support!
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Concerned Citizens Cochrane – Concrete Batch Plant
