Stirling-Rawdon council is in discussions with its insurance company regarding what, if anything, might be done to allow some access to the Harold Quarry, located north of the village near Springbrook.
Many residents living near the quarry have been protesting the recent fencing off of the quarry, used for decades for the drawing of water and as a local summer time swimming hole.
Mayor Bob Mullin says the insurance industry sees the quarry as a liability that’s costing taxpayers on insurance, adding that Stirling-Rawdon’s insurance costs went up $100,000 this year, although all municipalities have been dealing with huge increases in insurance rates.
“in this last go-round, renewal, we had significant increases and they (insurance company) said that unless you do something significant you may not have insurance.”
There are only two insurance companies that sell insurance to municipalities. A report on options available will come to a future council meeting.
Residents enjoy a dip in the Harold Quarry Monday June 28. (Photo: submitted)
