The Woolwich Observer have a generally pretty good Editorial dated August 4, 2017 and titled "History of the area puts microscope on methane". Yes there are a couple of errors as the Observer appear to go along with Woolwich's methane propaganda about the quality of studies and focus on safety . Actually almost none of that is present.
Overall the Editorial describes the length of time that methane has been present and the seriousness of it. What it doesn't do is point out the many errors and gaps in sampling that make the area such a concern. Also this Editorial appears to sell the idea that the long standing hydrocarbon contamination is somehow urgent. It's been there for decades as well as leaking into the Canagagigue Creek for decades. Absolutely nobody including the Ontario Ministry of Environment seem remotely concerned about it. Now suddenly it's an issue or are the Township simply trying to use it as a bargaining chip in their fight with Frank Rattasid, the current owner of the property?
Seven or eight years later and little to nothing has been done. Par for the course for Woolwich Township. I still expect that there will be a bang at some point in time and can only hope that damage to a building is minimal and damage to human beings is not at all. Hope springs eternal.
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