Northern Plains Drainage Systems Ltd services

Effective agricultural drainage and water management are critical to our ability to feed the growing population. At the same time, we must ensure our actions will not harm those around us or future generations. We have been performing elevation surveys and creating drainage designs on land throughout western Canada for both surface and tile drainage for almost a decade. During this time we’ve witnessed major changes surrounding policy and regulation, seen many projects done the wrong way, and been on the receiving end of plenty of negative opinion.

Most municipal drainage projects in Manitoba require licensing by Manitoba Water Stewardship. A part of the licensing requirement is that a survey be undertaken of the ditch(es) in question, and detailed profiles be produced from the survey data showing the stationing (distance), elevation profiles of the existing ditch bottom, existing culvert bases, plus the prairie (field edge) and road top elevations. The proposed new ditch gradient and any new culverts and their elevation information should also be drawn onto the profile. Surveys should be calibrated to established geodetic elevations, using the current geiod model, and include local benchmarks that can be used for future reference.

Tile Drainage is now BIG Business in western Canada with numerous custom installers entering or expanding into the market in recent years. We’ve also seen a rapid uptake in growers using our plows to install their own tile. The result is that you now have numerous options when it comes to installing tile on your farm. Our unique approach is designed to make sure you choose the option that best suits your situation, and get the best results and the best value for your investment. The first 2 steps of our 3-step process get you to the point that your system is ready to be installed.