Water Permit Renewal for Brooklea Golf Course - Midland
Official title: Brooklea Golf & Country Club Limited - Permit to take water
A golf course near Midland, Ontario wants to renew its permit to draw water from a well and a stream for irrigation. The permit would allow water taking from May through October for the next 10 years. This is classified as a low-risk Category 1 permit.
Why This Matters
Live near Highway 93 in Midland? Get your water from a private well? This permit could affect local water levels. The golf course wants to draw up to 1.4 million litres per day from a nearby stream during summer months.
What Could Change
If approved, Brooklea Golf Club can continue drawing water from a well and unnamed stream for irrigation through 2036. The permit sets daily limits: 450,900 litres from the well and 1.4 million litres from the stream.
Key Issues
- Should the golf course's water permit be renewed for another 10 years?
- Are the proposed water taking volumes appropriate for local water resources?
How to Participate
- Review the permit details on this consultation page to understand the proposed water taking volumes and schedule.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry of Ontario before the deadline. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca with your feedback.