DRAINAGE
The Town of View Royal has an aggressive fifteen year drainage program. This program is
reviewed on an annual basis and is designed to upgrade the drainage systems that were
installed prior to the Town's incorporation.
DRAINAGE - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Staff can assist residents and business owners with a variety of drainage related questions.
The following information may answer some questions that you may have:
Water is pooling in my yard/ditch/driveway. What can the Town do about this flooding?
Private property drainage is generally the responsibility of the homeowner however staff are always willing to
answer questions in the case of difficulties.
Who is responsible for clearing blockages in drainage pipes? In drainage ditches?
Drainage pipes on private property are the responsibility of the homeowner. Where part of the Town of View Royal
drainage system passes through a property, this will be the Town's responsibility.
Contact staff at engineering@viewroyal.ca
or (250) 479-6800 to discuss clearing of blocked drainage pipes.
Can I close in my drainage ditch to do something like change my driveway location
or to create an additional parking area?
This is a common question and can only be answered on a case by case basis. Staff would need a
detailed plan showing the proposed works for an answer to be given.
Contact staff at engineering@viewroyal.ca
or (250) 479-6800 to discuss altering drainage ditches.
