RESIDENTS WHO LIVE beside a provincially-owned hydro field are collecting signatures in a petition that protests an application to build a driving range on the land.
Atilla Yeter has collected more than 50 signatures from neighbours who are against the development proposed for 8111 Leslie St. He says a driving range would decrease the value of his property, disturb him and his neighbours and displace a variety of wildlife that resides in the green space.
“The people are commenting on the disappearance of wildlife,” Yeter said. “We’ll lose the ability to walk around with our children and dogs.”
Scott Rudiak, the applicant and owner of Within Range Golf Centres, said he wants to work with residents to build something everyone is happy with.
“If we can avoid annoying the residents, then that’s what we’re going to do,” he said.
The driving range would also include a mini golf course, a chipping area and matted tees.