Malahat First Nation clears the air regarding concerns from local residents of its Bamberton industrial site.
Mill Bay resident Maureen Alexander points out a clear-cut located below the Malahat Highway in Mill Bay, which is part of the Bamberton industrial site.
While out walking recently, Alexandra saw a notice regarding a permit for expansion of the existing quarry in the industrial park.“When at first I realized that I seemed to be the only one, they had not made any effort to have public meetings or anything like that, I just started phoning people. I really didn’t know what to do.”
And the company that applied for the mining permit, the Malahat Investment Corporation is also owned by the First Nation.Local MLA, and BC Green Party leader, Sonia Furstenau admits there may be issues with the process. “I think a lot of time once people do their homework, they find out the reality isn’t as bad as the rumour.”Sign up for our newsletter to get breaking news and daily digests sent to your email.Handysides says there are no plans to expand the quarry, and the band is working within its permit.
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