Driving range closes in LaSalle

Hambleton Golf has closed temporarily as work takes place on the property.

A driving range has been closed in LaSalle.

Randy McQueen, owner of Hambleton Golf in LaSalle said he had no choice but to close as the town moved into complete work on his property.

McQueen says he ran into difficulty with a contractor, who is now re-doing some of work.

He wishes the town would have afforded him more time.

“Permits are expired and redone and expired and redone all the time. That’s all I wanted… all I’ve ever asked for is let me do my own design, let me finish it because it would be done. But I had a contractor leave me. It’s only fair in my eyes, ethical and fair as well,” said McQueen.

In a statement to CTV News, the town said:

“The town has made several efforts to obtain compliance from the property owner with the issued fill permit. Unfortunately, the work remains incomplete and has negatively impacted neighbouring properties. Under the authority of both the applicable bylaw and the Municipal Act, 2001, the town is permitted to enter the property to complete the necessary work. Our goal is to address the issue as quickly as possible so the business operator can resume operations without further delay.”