The proposed crematorium tug-of-war returns to the spotlight today. (Friday, October 18th)
A Special Committee of the Whole Meeting is being held at 4:00pm at City Hall.
Dryden Council will hear more about the project as the debate over a zoning by-law amendment continues.
There will be two presentations; one in opposition and one in support of the project.
The meeting is open to the public but questions from the floor aren’t accepted.
Dryden Funeral Home Director Kayla Jonassen addressed Council on Monday.
Jonassen says their proposal meets all provincial, municipal and environmental standards and states they will be using state-of-the-art machines containing continuous emission monitoring systems.
“Although not necessary, for the cremation units to remain compliant with MOE regulations, because we are compliant with or with-out, we will take extra steps and install scrubbers in each stack in order to protect our neighbours and environment further, adding another line of defence.”
Jonassen also responded to opponents who recently provided evidence of black smoke coming from a crematorium in Headingley.
“Manitoba does not have the same emission limits and operating parameters as Ontario, nor do they have a requirement for continued emission monitoring systems. Therefore, the parameters in which the equipment is being operated is different and the emission levels are not being recorded for review by the Ministry of Environment in Manitoba.
She stresses Ontario is among the leaders in the world and has very strict standards.
Jonassen says “The elevated emission levels would be recorded and an inspection by a Ministry of Environment officer would ensue. The Ministry of Environment has the ability to revoke an Environmental Compliance approval and prevent a facility from operating if the permit requirements are not being followed.”
Council is expected to hold a vote on the issue at its October 24th Open meeting.
