2019 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 Fort Erie
Community Dedication
Proof of Ridgemount Quarry’s dedication to community relations can be found both on and off its Fort Erie site. Beyond taking daily measures to control the noise, dust and traffic activity within its gates, the quarry is continually donating resources and staff time to the community around it. In 2019, it donated approximately 128 tonnes of stone for Habitat for Humanity Niagara and made a cash donation to the Friends of Fort Erie’s Creeks, an organization focused on protecting and improving the local waterscape.
An Educational Resource
Throughout the year, Ridgemount Quarry staff also lead tours for students from nearby schools and the site is a world-renowned destination for paleontologists who visit in search of fossilized sea scorpions, which were once native to the area. Furthermore, Ridgemount Quarry has supplied fossil photos and rock samples for OSSGA’s Grade 4 pilot educational program, Rocks ‘N Our World. Quarry activities and updates are shared through the Walker Industries’ website, newsletters and public events.