Certificate of Property Use for Contaminated Land at Sixteen Mile Creek, Milton
Official title: 150 Steeles Milton Inc. - Certificate of property use
A property owner in Milton wants approval to keep using contaminated land near Sixteen Mile Creek as a natural area. The Ministry reviewed their risk assessment and is now considering issuing a Certificate of Property Use. This certificate would require ongoing monitoring, restricted access, and a ban on using groundwater for drinking.
Why This Matters
Live near Sixteen Mile Creek in Milton? This property has contamination that could affect the local environment. The certificate would require monitoring of soil, sediment, and groundwater. If you use a private well nearby, you'll want to know about this.
What Could Change
If approved, the property can continue as a natural area with strict conditions. The owner must restrict access, monitor water and soil quality, and provide financial assurance. A notice will be registered on the property title warning future buyers about the contamination.
Key Issues
- Are the proposed risk management measures adequate to protect the environment and public health?
- Should the Certificate of Property Use be issued for this contaminated site?
- Are the monitoring requirements for benthic and terrestrial ecosystems sufficient?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page. Note that the draft Certificate of Property Use (CPU No. 7671-DP7MWX) should be available under Supporting Materials.
- Submit your comments by email to neil.hannington@ontario.ca before February 15, 2026.