Water Permit Renewal for Wyldewood Golf Club - 16 Mile Creek
Official title: Wyldewood Golf and Country Club - Permit to take water
A golf course in Milton wants to renew its permit to draw water from 16 Mile Creek and an irrigation pond. They're asking to take up to 4.3 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 16 Mile Creek in Milton? This permit could affect water levels in your area for the next 10 years. Category 3 means the province considers this a high-risk water taking. If you rely on the creek or nearby wells, you might want to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, Wyldewood Golf Club could draw over 4 million litres daily from April to October for the next decade. The permit covers both 16 Mile Creek and their irrigation pond. New conditions may be added to protect water levels and downstream users.
Key Issues
- Should this high-risk water taking permit be renewed for 10 years?
- What environmental impacts could result from taking up to 4.3 million litres daily from 16 Mile Creek?
How to Participate
- Review the permit details on this consultation page to understand the water taking volumes and sources.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry by the deadline. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.