FAQ

Development Proposal & Timeline

What is the status of the proposal?

The development proposal for Twin Creeks is with the Town of Wasaga Beach for review. The application has not been approved at this time.

What is being proposed?

An application has been submitted to the Town of Wasaga Beach for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision.

Twin Creeks is proposing the development of a residential community consisting of 364 low-rise homes, new park spaces, and enhanced trails. Additional landscaping and new road infrastructure are also being considered as part of the application. For more information on the proposal, visit the proposal section.

Where is the proposed development located?

The Twin Creeks projects is located on the privately owned lands, formerly known as the Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club. These lands are made up of six blocks, generally located to the west of Sunnidale Road South / County Road 10 and south of Knox Road West in the south central area of Wasaga Beach. The lands comprise of roughly 75 acres in area with multiple frontages along Red Oak Drive, Frederick Drive, Wasaga Sands Drive, Club Court, and Morgan Road.

What happened to the old golf course?

The Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club that formerly occupied this site closed their operations several years ago.

Should this land be developed at all? Why here?

The Twin Creeks site is situated within existing urban boundaries. To avoid expansion into the Greenbelt or sensitive agricultural lands, sites of this nature have been identified by the Town, County, and Province as residential development zones and the development of such sites are key strategies for supporting the growth of Wasaga Beach. It is anticipated that within the next five years, the population of Wasaga Beach will grow by over 7,000. Twin Creeks is looking to support this growth with new residential options, parks, enhanced trails and infrastructure.

When was the application submitted? When will Town Council vote on the approval of this development?

The Twin Creeks development application was submitted to the Town of Wasaga Beach in January 2024. The approval process for an application of this type is managed by the Town’s Planning Services. A date for when Town Council will vote on the approval has not yet been confirmed.

If this project was approved, how soon would construction start?

The application has not been approved at this time. A date for when Town council will vote on the approval has also not yet been confirmed.

If approval was granted for to the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision, additional requirements such as site plan control will be needed before building permits can be issued. While it is unconfirmed at this time, it is unlikely that construction would start earlier than two years from when the application was submitted.

Public Engagement

When is the next public meeting?

The first public open house was held on February 22, 2024. Subsequent events will be scheduled soon. For more information, visit the open house sections.

How else can I stay connected to the project?

The project website will be updated regularly as the project progresses. If you’d like to connect with the project team or sign-up for our e-news list, please email: info@twin-creeks.ca.

Water & Servicing

How will the new development be serviced?

The roads within the proposed subdivision will have a storm sewer with catchbasins, curbs and sidewalks. All of the lots within proposed subdivision will be serviced by watermains and sanitary sewers.

How will the surrounding homes that are on well water or septic systems be affected?

It is anticipated that new watermains and sanitary sewers to service the lots in the subdivision will be located within the proposed roads with the intention of minimizing the installation of watermains and sanitary sewers within the existing roads to the greatest extent possible. On this basis, those existing lots that are currently serviced with private servicing (wells and septic systems) can continue to operate with private servicing.

Building Design

What style of homes are being proposed?

The proposed subdivision will feature a mix of traditional and transitional styles with varied exterior finishes that fit into the character of the area, including brick, siding, or combinations of both. Ranging from 1.5 to 2-storey homes, each unit will have a pitched roof, along with a front porch positioned in front of the garage.

How big are the average proposed lots?

The freehold lots are minimum 371sm in size, with a minimum frontage of 11.5m and a minimum lot depth of 32m.

Parks & Trails

What is being proposed to the existing Ganaraska Hiking Trail?

The existing Ganaraska Hiking Trail will be maintained as is.

How is the development considering natural and environmental features, including wildlife, on the site?

As part of the submission, an Environmental Impact Study was conducted, identifying key ecological and natural significant features. A total of 8.51 hectares (21.03 acres) of ecologically sensitive and significant lands adjacent have been designated for protection through the development plan.

The site also contains human-made ponds, most of which were constructed in the 1990’s as water hazards within the former golf course. The ponds near Red Oak Drive may have also been partially excavated when this area was used as a sand pit. The ponds were never intended to be natural habitats and therefore are not considered significant habitat for local wildlife based on Town, County, and Provincial standards. As part of the Twin Creeks development proposal, the project is committed to sensitively relocating turtles and amphibians occurring in the ponds to other appropriate habitats in the town.

What park and trail enhancements are being proposed?

Twin Creeks has proposed converting portions of the existing golf cart path of the former golf course into public trails. This network would connect and extend the existing Ganaraska Hiking Trail. Additionally, a new community park space and children’s playground have also been proposed.

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