Drainage

Maintenance on municipal drains is the most common procedure that occurs. This work includes clearing of the drain, such as removal of beavers/dams, trees, repairing/replacing tile, silting and cleaning out tiles.

All parties affected by a Municipal Drain are encouraged to periodically inspect the drain and report any visible or suspected problems to the Township. Repeated inspection and maintenance of a drain should allow the drain to provide a service for many years.

Municipal Drains are maintained by the Township at the expense of all the lands and roads as specified in the Schedule of Assessment for Maintenance from the corresponding Drain Report.

Each owner must provide an access route to the drain for access by the Township to undertake necessary repair or maintenance. As well, a right-of way along the drain route equal to the working area described in the report is also to be available for future maintenance.

If you suspect a problem with a drain, contact Drainage Superintendent, Jason Brunt. Landowners requesting maintenance on an existing drain may fill out and submit the Request for Municipal Drain Maintenance (Municipal Drain Work Order) to the Township.

Find all of the process guidelines and application forms related to Drainage Services here:

• Request for Drainage Improvement and/or Modification (Drainage Act 1990 Section 78)
• Petition for drainage works by owner (Drainage Act, 1990 Section 4)
• Request for Municipal Drain Maintenance (Municipal Drain Work Order)