Bruce Trail Association Thanks Nelson AggregatePublic access for the Bruce Trail Wednesday October 9, 2013 It has been two years since Nelson Aggregate donated a 1.5 km section of it’s Burlington Quarry. Sep 2009Nelson Aggregate Helps “LEED” the Way to Green BuildingsLEED's rating system promotes the adoption of sustainable green building and development practices. Tuesday October 22, 2013 Nelson Aggregate is pleased to be supplying LEED compliant recycled materials. October 2009 Nelson Aggregate Welcomed Nature Conservancy of Canada Volunteers to its Waynco SiteNelson's Waynco Sand and Gravel operation participates in the fall Tallgrass seed collection efforts Wednesday October 9, 2013 We were pleased to be able to participate in the fall seed collection efforts undertaken by NCC volunteers in September 2009.Don't Try This at Home!!!!The Burlington Fire Department scales new heights at the Nelson quarry. Monday May 12, 2008 Burlington Fire Department visited the Nelson quarry to practice rescue at heights.(April,2008)Nelson Aggregate Gets Government Approval for Species at Risk Stewardship ProposalNelson promotes the habitat for imperiled & threatened wildlife. Tuesday September 27, 2011 Nelson Aggregate Co. announces that it has received approval from the Ministry of Natural Resources for an important species at risk stewardship proposal. (Sep,2007) Orillia Quarry's Open HouseNelson Aggregate Uhthoff Quarry in Orillia, Open House Monday October 20, 2008 Nelson Aggregate's Uhthoff Quarry in Orillia was pleased to welcome and say thanks to its neighbours (September 2008) Regional Chair's 2008 Youth Awards for Environmental ExcellenceNelson Aggregate Co. sponsors the 2008 Youth Award for Environmental Excellence Wednesday July 30, 2008 This local club promotes student environmental education and how they can make a personal difference.Frigid Waters Make For a Good Burlington Fire Department Training ExerciseBurlington Fire Fighters practice their cold water rescue skills at Nelson Quarry. Monday February 11, 2008 Nelson Aggregate Co. is always pleased to help our community serivices whenever we can. (Feb, 2008)Nelson Aggregate Second Annual Community Clean-up DayNelson employees pitch in to help spruce-up the Mount Nemo neighbourhood. Monday May 12, 2008 Nelson employees and their families pitched in once again to help pickup refuse along Colling Road and No. 2 Sideroad (April,2008)Safety Recognition AwardsThe Ontario Stone Sand and Gravel Association (OSSGA) presents safety awards to Nelson's 4 operations. Monday February 11, 2008 All 4 of Nelson's operating sites (Burlington, Orillia, Lincoln and Cambridge) received the awards which recognize operating for the year 2007 without any lost time injuries in the workforce. (Feb, 2008)Bell/Chairman's Breakfast on the EnvironmentNelson Sponsors another Enviromental event. Wednesday April 20, 2011 A scholarship was awarded to Shannon Fernandez for demonstrating environmental initiatives (Posted April,2007)
Burlington Quarry Extension Contributes More to the Local Tax BaseCommunity Benefits Sunday July 24, 2011 The proposed extension of our Burlington quarry will generate an additional $200,000 of annual tax revenue for Burlington.(July,2007)Close to Market - Promotes Recycling EffortsGrowth Plan encourages the adoption of a ~Culture of Conservation~ Wednesday January 19, 2011 Aggregate operations that are located close to the market provide the most efficient, cost-effective way to receive and reprocess waste construction materials.(Posted Jan2007)Lincoln Quarry Host TOARC MeetingThe Ontario Aggregate Resouces Corpaoration meeting Monday September 26, 2011 Toarc (The Ontario Aggregate Resouces Corpaoration) is welcomed at the Nelson Aggregate Co., Lincoln Quarry.(Sept,2007)Nelson supports The Carpenter HospiceHot Havana Nights Tuesday February 15, 2011 We encourage the citizens of the Burlington community to continue their support of The Carpenter Hospice (Posted Feb,2007)Nelson's Earth Day ActivityNelson Promots a Cleaner Neighbourhood with Community Participation Sunday April 24, 2011 Nelson Aggregate Co. sponsored it's first ever Community Clean Up and cleaned up on two Tonnes of Fun.(Posted April 2007)Nelson/BruceTrail Safe RouteMaking the Bruce Trail a little safer. Wednesday June 1, 2011 Nelson Aggregate Co. is providing public access to 1.5 kilometers of its Burlington Quarry land along side Colling Road to make a safe route for trail hikers.(June2007)Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel AssociationThree of Nelson's properties earned Safety Awards for working without a loss-time incident. Monday April 11, 2011 Operations, Health & Safety and environment Seminar (Posted April,2007)Steeltown to GreentownQuarries take their environmental responsibility seriously Tuesday November 15, 2011 Excerpt from Biz Hamilton+Halton Magazine* (Summer 207, Volume 24, Issue 2), (Nov, 2007)The 3 R's at Nelson Aggregate Co.Our Burlington Quarry Reduces, Reuses and Recycles Monday November 14, 2011 In the last 4 years, Nelson Aggregate Co. has diverted over 800,000 metric tons (tonnes) of used materials (Nov,2007)The Middle East Conflict comes to our Lincoln Quarry!Lincoln Quarry is the back drop for a movie Sunday July 24, 2011 What do camels and lions and US and Iraqi troops have to do with Lincoln Quarry? (July,2007)Environmental Benefits of - Close to MarketClose to Market Monday January 8, 2007 The location of aggregate sources close to the GTA benefits both the environment and people of Ontario and for this reason having fewer heavy trucks traveling fewer kilometers is the Provincial goal.(Posted Jan,2007)Close to Market - Makes Good Economic SenseOntario Provincial Policy Statement 2005 Friday January 19, 2007 As much of the mineral aggregate resources as is realistically possible shall be made available as close to markets as possible.(Posted Jan2007)
Nelson a sponsor for the Ontario Family Fishing Derby WeekendSponsoring refreshments Sunday August 22, 2010 at the Merritt Island Fishing Derby Notice of ExtensionSummary Statement Monday March 9, 2009 Planning Report and Aggregate Resources Act - Reports for Burlington Quarry ExtensionNew reports available. Wednesday May 19, 2010 Several consultant reports have been amended. Waynco's Open HouseCambridge community welcomed! Monday November 1, 2010 On September 21st, 2006 our Waynco Sand and Gravel operation hosted an open house for the Cambridge community. The weather cooperated and the sun came out in time for the start of the event.(Posted Oct,2006)
