The Procedural Order from the Ontario Land Tribunal in regard to OLT-22-002819 and OLT-23-000835 regarding the Manors of Belfountain subdivision set the stage for our hearing. The Tribunal scheduled a 14-day Video Hearing to commence on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. through to Friday, February 28, 2025, exclusive of Monday, February 17, 2025.
During the hearing you will hear our expert witnesses as well as our legal counsel, Mr. David Donnelly. The witnesses, Garry Hunter, Hydrogeology and Les Stanfield, Aquatic Ecologist, have prepared Witness Statements. They have also provided Reply Statements in response to the expert opinions offered by Mr. Spina’s team. Please use this link to view these documents ahead of the hearing.
In addition, Hunter and Associates have researched and created an Alternative Site Plan. Please use this link to view this document. Our grave legitimate concerns about the water quality and quantity were confirmed by the government the last time we won a similar hearing with a previous owner. The Alternative Site Plan reiterates that we are not opposed to development on this land, however that development cannot negatively impact the existing resident’s quality of life, water or financial wellbeing.
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Merit Hearing on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. by Video Hearing
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