31| O akville B eaver | T hursday,July 5,2018 insidehalton.com both the valley holes and tableland holes, as well as the central clubhouse that acts as the 'hub' of the wheel. The other designed features of the golf course -features of the golf course -f including the greens, bun- kers, lakes, planting and land forms, such as the spectator mounds - make the property an important early example of a stadium- style golf course." The town also retained Julian Smith, of Julian Smith and Associates Ar- chitects, to provide a de- tailed analysis of the cul- tural heritage value of the Glen Abbey property. In his report, Smith calls Glen Abbey one of the most significant works by one of golf's most signifi- cant figures, Jack Nick- laus. "It ushered in a new era in tournament golf course design with its stadium and hub-and-spoke features. Its design is remarkable for the integration of artistry and craftsmanship, with many iconic stretches in- cluding the challenge and beauty of the valley holes and the drama of the final two holes," wrote Smith. "Its association with the Canadian Open has given it international significance and ties to many of the lead- ing figures in the sport. It is a landmark not only within the Town of Oakville, but across Canada and abroad." ClubLink lawyer Mark Flowers has argued the town is improperly using the Ontario Heritage Act to dictate how the Glen Abbey property will be used in the future.future.f "It appears that the in- tention of this proposed at- tribute would be to require the owner to maintain the property as a golf course on a permanent basis, and to do so to a standard that would be capable of hosting 'championship golf,'" wrote Flowers on Dec. 20, 2017. He went on to state that sustaining the property in this directed condition would cost ClubLink an es- timated $2 million per year. The matter will be heard by the Superior Court in Toronto. The exact location and time of the hearing is cur- rently not available. Other important dates in the Glen Abbey Golf Course process include Nov. 29 and Nov. 30, when a Local Planning Appeal Tri- bunal pre-hearing will take place for ClubLink's Glen Abbey development appli- cation. A court hearing is also scheduled on Sept. 13 and Sept. 14 to rule on ClubLink and the Building Industry and Land Development As- sociation's challenges to the town's conservation plan and bylaws, which re- strict development options at Glen Abbey Golf Course. NEWS lContinued from page 30 ClubLink says town improperly using Ontario Heritage Act