Water Permit Renewal for Oakville Golf Club - Sixteen Mile Creek
Official title: The Oakville Golf Club Limited - Permit to take water
The Oakville Golf Club wants to renew its permit to draw water from Sixteen Mile Creek for irrigation. They're asking to take up to 1.6 million litres per day during the golf season (April to October). This is a Category 1 permit, meaning it's considered lower risk for environmental impact.
Why This Matters
Live near Sixteen Mile Creek in Oakville? This permit affects how much water gets drawn from the creek you might walk along or fish in. During dry summers, water levels matter for local wildlife and downstream users.
What Could Change
If approved, the golf club can continue drawing up to 1.6 million litres daily from Sixteen Mile Creek for the next 10 years. The permit runs April through October, covering the full golf season.
Key Issues
- Should the golf club be allowed to take up to 1.6 million litres of water per day from Sixteen Mile Creek?
- Is a 10-year permit renewal appropriate for this water taking?
How to Participate
- Review the permit details on this consultation page to understand the water taking request.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry of Ontario by the deadline. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.