Introduction of water into quarries and / or underground mines:
Engineering / Planning – We want to avoid water in our operations and we engineer our activities with this objective.
Yes. Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC (Foth) has completed a review of surface water and groundwater conditions. Based on the position of the project with respect to adjacent water resources, the low permeability of the geologic/hydrologic rock, the location of water supply wells, and the significant amount of recharge from precipitation, material effects to the water features and resources are not expected.
Graymont has extensive experience with quarrying and underground mining. Based on what is known about the local geology and mining methods, and a recent hydrologic study performed by an external consultant, we do not expect wells to be affected.
The property taxes will be paid on the direct purchase of 1005 acres. This is an increase from what is currently provided by the state payments in lieu of taxes (PILT) and increase the tax base for some townships.