Water Taking Permit Renewal - Oakville Golf Club on Sixteen Mile Creek
Official title: The Oakville Golf Club Limited - Permit to take water
The Oakville Golf Club wants to renew its permit to draw water from Sixteen Mile Creek for irrigation. They're asking to take up to 1.6 million litres per day during the golf season (April to October). The permit would last 10 years.
Why This Matters
Live near Sixteen Mile Creek? This permit affects local water levels during dry summer months. If you fish, kayak, or care about creek health in Oakville, you might want to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, the golf club can continue drawing up to 1.6 million litres daily from Sixteen Mile Creek for the next decade. This is classified as a Category 1 permit, meaning lower environmental risk. Conditions may be attached to protect creek flows.
Key Issues
- Should the golf club be allowed to take up to 1.6 million litres per day from Sixteen Mile Creek?
- Is a 10-year permit renewal appropriate for this water taking?
How to Participate
- Review the permit details on this consultation page to understand the water taking request.
- Submit your comments online through the ERO portal or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca. Include ERO number 025-1330 in your submission.