Water Permit Renewal for ClubLink Golf Course - Sixteen Mile Creek
Official title: ClubLink Corporation ULC - Permit to take water
A golf course near Milton wants to renew its permit to draw water from Sixteen Mile Creek and a tributary. They're asking to take up to 11 million litres per day during the golf season. This is classified as a Category 3 permit—the highest risk level for environmental impact.
Why This Matters
Live near Milton or downstream on Sixteen Mile Creek? This water taking could affect creek levels during dry summer months. If you rely on the creek for recreation, fishing, or have concerns about local ecosystems, this decision matters to you.
What Could Change
If approved, ClubLink could draw over 10 million litres daily from the creek system for the next 10 years. The permit runs from April to October—peak growing season when water levels are often lowest. As a Category 3 permit, it's flagged as having the highest potential for environmental impact.
Key Issues
- Should a golf course be allowed to take up to 11 million litres of water daily from Sixteen Mile Creek?
- Is a 10-year permit renewal appropriate for a Category 3 (highest risk) water taking?
- What environmental impacts could this water taking have on the creek ecosystem?
How to Participate
- Review the permit details on this consultation page to understand the water taking volumes and sources.
- Submit your comments by email to enviropermissions@ontario.ca before January 10, 2026.