ClubLink, the owner of the Kanata Lakes Golf & Country Club, says it is partnering with Minto Communities and Richcraft Homes to “pursue options for alternative use of the golf course lands.”
In a press release, Robert Visentin, the Senior VP of Investments at ClubLink says the golf course is struggling.
“Participation levels have declined and people are playing less golf while operating costs continue to rise,” Visentin said. “Ottawa is a vibrant, growing city and we believe there is an opportunity to better utilize this 70 hectares of land to meet the interests of the community.”
The exact plan for the land has yet to be determined. ClubLink says it will be consulting the community starting in early 2019.
The company says there is a demand for more housing in the area. They will continue to operate the course as normal while the consultation process takes place.
ClubLink says it does not yet have the proper zoning to redevelop the land, but will be seeking that through its discussions with the City.
“This process will also be carried out in close collaboration with City of Ottawa officials to ensure the plan is supportive of the City’s priorities of liveability and smart growth,” ClubLink says.
According to a page of frequently asked questions, Club Link responds to questions about the 40% greenspace agreement for the area.
"The 40% agreement dates back more than 35 years and has provisions to allow for redevelopment of the golf course lands," ClubLink says.