Water Permit Renewal for Golf Course Irrigation - Mount Elgin Road, South-West Oxford
Official title: 2141632 Ontario Inc. - Permit to take water
A golf course near Ingersoll wants to renew its permit to draw water from a pond and a well for irrigation. The permit would allow water taking from April through November for the next 10 years. This is classified as a low-risk Category 1 permit.
Why This Matters
Live near this golf course in South-West Oxford? This permit affects local water resources. If you rely on a private well in the area, you might want to know how much water is being drawn nearby.
What Could Change
If approved, the golf course could draw up to 1.9 million litres of water daily from a pond and well during the irrigation season. The permit would be valid for 10 years, from April 1 to November 30 each year.
Key Issues
- Should the water taking permit be renewed for another 10 years?
- Are the proposed water taking volumes appropriate for the local water supply?
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 or call 1-800-461-6290.