Templeton threatens 'Texit' as residents dig in their heels over quarry anguishDAVID WALKER/STUFF Residents will be formally consulted on plans for a new quarry at Templeton being proposed by construction firm Fulton Hogan. STACY SQUIRES/STUFF Residents including Tracey Gaskell are furious about the prospect of having a huge quarry on their doorsteps. Garry Kilday, chairman of the Templeton Residents' Association (TRA), said: "Originally it was a tongue-in-cheek thing, but it made sense the more we thought about it, so maybe we should. READ MORE:* Construction firm Fulton Hogan promises not to quarry on council-owned Templeton site* Concerns over possibility of quarry exploration on Templeton's doorstep* Quarry health bosses play down fears of silicosis to Canterbury residents* Templeton residents take up arms in battle against planned quarry* Question marks over adequacy of tests for toxic quarry dust* Templeton residents gear up to fight plans for new quarry* Fury at hamper 'bribe' as residents near Canterbury town demand their say over quarry proposals"To me I look at it as a service provider. "We just wanted her to come and see the residents, talk to the residents and support them.

Source: Stuff March 22, 2018 06:11 UTC