Water Permit Renewal for Iron Creek Country Club - St. Thomas Golf Course Irrigation
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. The permit would allow water taking for 40 days per year, from mid-April to mid-October, for the next 10 years. This is classified as a low-risk Category 1 permit.
Why This Matters
Live near this golf course on Talbot Line? The water they draw comes from local creeks and ponds. If you rely on nearby water sources or care about local stream levels during dry summers, this affects you.
What Could Change
If approved, the golf course can continue drawing up to 681,500 litres of water per day from four sources during the golf season. The permit would be valid for 10 years. Conditions may be added to protect water levels during dry periods.
Key Issues
- Should the golf course's water taking permit be renewed for another 10 years?
- Are the proposed water taking limits appropriate for local creek and pond levels?
How to Participate
- Review the permit details on this consultation page to understand the proposed water taking amounts and sources.
- Submit your comments by email to enviropermissions@ontario.ca before the deadline.