Intrawest can build houses on top of Hamburg Mountain. While Intrawest proposes to build on non-deed restricted lands, they do not have a central sewer system nor a central water system. The state of New Jersey would prohibit sewering Hamburg Mountain because it is classified as environmentally sensitive according to the state plan. The Intrawest proposed golf course is allowed on deed restricted land. The deed restrictions clearly intend for the lands to be used only for wildlife observation, hunting, fishing, hiking and conservation purposes.
Golf course is an active use.
Intrawest believes there is enough water for everybody. According to a water balance study commissioned by Vernon township for the development 400,000 gallons of water will be needed daily. The report warned that streams and wetlands could dry up if the diversion of water were approved. The Vernon marshes, one of the finest pristine marshes left in New Jersey, will become a barren scrubland. Donald Ross, Vice President of Resort Development of Intrawest, cares about the environment and would not harm the natural resources of Hamburg Mountain.