CURRENT DRAINAGE PROJECTS + ENGINEER REPORTS
If you are assessed on a recent drainage project and would like to receive a hard copy of the Engineers Report, please contact the Drainage Clerk.
Plympton Meadows Drain
3rd Reading of Bylaw - November 25, 2026
Jardine Drain (2026)
3rd Reading of Bylaw - November 25, 2026
Anderson and Brand Drain Improvements (2026)
Tribunal
McFarlane Drain (2026)
Consideration Meeting - September 9, 2026 at 6:15 PM
* Sent back to Engineer for Design Revisions.
Reconsideration Meeting - TBD
2026 COLLECTION BYLAWS + SCHEDULES + ENGINEER REPORTS
Below are the list of "Construction Drains" completed by the Town under the Drainage Act that will be collected on the Fall 2026 Tax Roll following the Town's Municipal Drain Assessment Billing, Payment and Debentures Policy.
The affected landowners have recieved notice.
FSA = Final Schedule of Assessment
Falconer Ramsey Report
Interim Collection Bylaw 3 of 2026 + Interim Schedule of Assessment
Invercairn Drain Report
Collection Bylaw 39 of 2026 + FSA
Braaksma Drain Extension and Branch No. 4 Report
Collection Bylaw 40 of 2026 + FSA
Plan 28 and 486 Drain Report
Collection Bylaw 41 of 2026 + FSA
Stonehouse Drain Report
Collection Bylaw 42 of 2026 + FSA
Confederation Line / Norman Street Drain Report
Collection Bylaw 43 of 2026 + FSA
Park Drain Section 76 Report (2025)
Collection Bylaw 44 of 2026 + FSA
Trusler Drain and Associated Branch Drains Report
Collection Bylaw 55 of 2026 + FSA
Saul Drain (2024) Report
Collection Bylaw 54 of 2026 + FSA
A Municipal Drain is a drainage system - either open ditches or closed, such as pipes or tiles buried in the ground. Under the Drainage Act, the Municipality is responsible for maintaining Municipal Drains.
If a Municipal Drain is affecting your lands and requires construction or maintenance, please contact the Drainage Coordinator, Ryan Tamming at 519-845-3939.
** NEW ** "A Guide for Property Owners Involved with the Drainage Act in Ontario"
Learn what you need to do as a property owner to create, improve and maintain rural drains.
Link to the publication is below.
Do you need a New Drain Constructed?
If your land requires drainage, you may file a petition for drainage works with the Clerk. The procedure for petitioning the municipality for new drainage work follows Section 4 of the Drainage Act.
(Please note if the "petition" form does not open, download the file and open in Adobe Reader on your desktop. Also note, if opening on Chrome, it might not load properly.)
Do you need Drain Maintenance?
If you require drain maintenance, complete and submit a Notice of Request for Drain Maintenance and/or Repair to the Drainage Coordinator. The procedure for maintenance and repair work follows Section 74 of the Drainage Act.
Do you need Drainage Improvement/Repair?
As a landowner, you can request the municipality to repair or improve the whole or part of a drainage system. Common requests for repair and improvements include:
If you require drain repair or improvement, complete and submit a Notice of Request for Drain Improvement to the Drainage Coordinator. The procedure for drain repair and improvements follows Section 78 of the Drainage Act.
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