Ravenscraig

Spryfield’s Ravenscraig sports field is a former quarry!

The pictures below show the site in 2005 as development was about to begin and again in 2017 after the area had been turned into a residential neighbourhood with a soccer field, playground and hiking trails. The slope of the former quarry is used for sledding by local families.

Reclamation is a key part of mining in the modern era. Before getting operating permits, mining and quarrying companies must get government approval of reclamation plans and post reclamation bonds (money in escrow, basically) that ensure funds are available to properly take care of sites.

See more examples of reclaimed mines/quarries at https://notyourgrandfathersmining.ca/reclamation-examples

The former quarry before and after reclamation.

The former quarry today.