Water Permit Renewal for Iron Creek Golf Course - St. Thomas
Official title: Iron Creek Country Club Ltd. - Permit to take water
A golf course near St. Thomas wants to renew its permit to draw water from two creeks and two ponds for irrigation. They're asking to take up to 681,500 litres per day during the golf season (April to October) for the next 10 years. The Ministry has classified this as a low-risk water taking.
Why This Matters
Live near this golf course or downstream from Iron Creek? This permit affects local water levels during dry summer months. If you rely on a private well in the area, heavy water taking could impact your supply.
What Could Change
If approved, the golf course can continue drawing water from four sources for another decade. The permit sets daily and seasonal limits. Conditions may require monitoring of water levels in the creeks and ponds.
Key Issues
- Should the water taking permit be renewed for another 10 years?
- Are the proposed water taking limits appropriate for local water resources?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page to understand the water taking limits being requested.
- Submit your comment online through the ERO portal, or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca with ERO number 026-0046 in your message.