Rockwood council will be considering a conditional use request to develop land on Highway 67 near Oak Hammock Marsh to create a shooting range business.
The property is located in an agricultural general zone, and the applicant is seeking a conditional use application to allow an outdoor participant recreation service to be allowed to operate on the subject property.
A public hearing will take place on Wednesday, May 8 at 11 a.m. at the RM of Rockwood council chambers.
A group of nearby property owners plans to voice opposition to the proposal. Their concerns include noise, safety and diminished property values.
Another concern is the proximity to Oak Hammock Marsh, which is a recognized Wildlife Management Area and international wetland that hosts about 100,000 visitors each year and is a key staging site for migratory birds. The proposed range is about 800 metres from the south dyke trail.
More information will be posted on the RM of Rockwood website when it’s available.
