I strongly urge you to deny…

I strongly urge you to deny further development of the Millcroft Golf Course.

The golf course's green spaces act as flood plains to slow and absorb storm water. Weeping tiles were built less than 10 years ago in areas of the course where homes experienced flooding. It is unconscionable that existing homes would be subject to flooding once more by the addition of more development, when mitigation efforts have been taken to reduce the likelihood of future flooding.

The green space is a significant wildlife habitat housing the many displaced animals and birds that lost their homes when the first 500 trees were chopped down, and provides habitat for pollinating insects and birds. The role of these creatures, trees, shrubs, and grasses should not be trivialized.

In addition to the recreational use, this green space will help to connect the community as a safe space, away from traffic, where cart paths can be used by runners, walkers, and strollers. During the pandemic, we all gained a new appreciation of the benefits of nature for our mental and physical health. Let us not forget this lesson.

The profits of one company should not be more important than the wellbeing of the entire community of Millcroft.