We are Lower Milford Township residents fighting to protect our quality of life against developers who want to destroy or environment, our homes, and put our residents in jeopardy.
In 2004, Geryville Materials notified Lower Milford Township that they intended to build a quarry, asphalt plant, and cement plant on 628.48 acres of prime agricultural land at West Mill Hill Road and Kings Highway. It would be one of the largest quarries in Pennsylvania. It would affect property values, safety, the water supply, air quality, endangered species and wildlife, and the overall quality of life of the residents of Lower Milford Township.
While quarries are an accepted use of the land in agricultural areas under conditional use exception to the Zoning ordinance, it can only do so if the location is suitable and meets requirements that everyone else is subjected to and are needed to protect residents. Geryville Materials contends that their right to make a profit trumps the Township's obligation to protect its residents.
The Lower Milford Residents Association joined the Township in defending our zoning ordinances and ensuring that any mining in the Township be done in a responsible manner and suitable location. Since 2004, we have been engaged in a legal battle where we have won over 10 hearings and court challenges. But, as Geryville Materials' lawyer said, "We only have to win one!" Crush the Quarry is an informational site that helps people stay aware to make sure that one victory never comes!
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