Residents living near Turnberry Golf Course in Brampton are voicing strong concerns over a proposed redevelopment plan that would introduce residential towers and commercial buildings to the area.
The project would keep the golf course at 10100 Heart Lake Road, near Bovaird Drive and Highway 410, but reduce it from 18 holes to 12 holes. In addition to four residential towers, the proposal includes four commercial buildings, a public park and a stormwater management pond.
‘A direct threat to our quality of life,’ residents say
Michael O’Neill, representing the Cheviot Neighbourhood Association, described the proposal as a “direct threat to the quality of life” for residents during a statutory public meeting at the city’s Dec. 1 planning and development committee session.
He stated that the community was originally planned and zoned for single-family homes, and the addition of four high-rise towers would fundamentally change the character of the neighbourhood.
“Four towers jammed beside a stable low-rise neighbourhood represents an extreme density shock. It would permanently and irreversibly damage the character, privacy and liveability of our community,” O’Neill said.
O’Neill and other residents also expressed concern that the surrounding streets are already congested and cannot handle increased traffic.
Local resident Suresh Anandham echoed the concerns, warning that the development would put additional strain on roads, schools, utilities and healthcare services, which he says are already stretched.
“We don’t have enough school or hospital facilities to manage the existing population. This would create havoc in the area.”
Longtime resident Raul Ortiz Romero suggested that if the development proceeds, it should include affordable childcare, medical offices, family-sized units, and a transit terminal.
“If high-density housing is going to be included, it should provide livable space for families and include vital community services,” he said.
Details of the proposed development
The application, submitted by KLM Planning Partners Inc. on behalf of Vardon Flyer Inc. and York Major Holdings Inc., is currently under review by city staff. The proposal requires amendments to Brampton’s official plan and zoning bylaw.
According to the city:
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Four residential towers are proposed at the southwest portion of the seven-hectare site
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Total residential units: 945
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Tower heights: Two at 22 storeys, one at 29 storeys, and one at 8 storeys
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Four commercial buildings would be constructed along Heart Lake Road
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Combined commercial floor space: 11,320 square metres
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Additional features: Public park and stormwater management pond
A draft subdivision plan is also currently under city review.
Change.org petition gains support
A Change.org petition started by Michael O’Neill has gathered 490 signatures as of Dec. 2, opposing the project.
The petition calls the proposal a “monstrosity”, claiming it would bring:
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Increased traffic congestion
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Overcrowded schools
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Noise and safety concerns
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Permanent loss of neighbourhood character
The petition urges Brampton City Council to reject the development outright.
Developer says project will ‘bring new life’ to the site
Despite opposition, Ryan Mino-Leahan of KLM Planning Partners defended the proposal, stating that the golf course is no longer operating at full capacity, especially during winter months.
“The site is slowing down. We’re looking for ways to bring new life there and introduce new opportunities,” he said.
Mino-Leahan noted that the surrounding area lacks retail and medical services, which the proposed commercial buildings aim to provide.
He also highlighted that there are currently no apartment buildings in the area, and the residential component would offer a wider range of housing options.
“We understand the concerns and we are working with city staff through our consulting team to address the feedback we’ve heard.”
What happens next?
City planners will continue reviewing the application and collecting public feedback before making formal recommendations to council.
For now, the proposal remains under consideration, with strong opinions on both sides — residents pushing to protect the existing community character, and developers arguing the project is a necessary step toward revitalization and modernization.
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