Civic (911) numbers are essential for ensuring that Emergency Services, delivery vehicles, and utilities can find your property quickly.

• New Civic Numbers:
  If your property does not yet have a 9-1-1 sign, complete a 9-1-1 Application Form and submit it to the Township Office with a $125 fee.
• Replacements:

  If your 9-1-1 sign or post is damaged, lost, or stolen:

  • Replacement signs cost $30 each

  • Replacement posts cost $30 each
    Use the same 9-1-1 Application form to request replacements.

• Farm & Vacant Land Entrances:
  The Township encourages agricultural landowners to have civic numbers for vacant field entrances. The fee for these signs is $60.

To apply or ask questions, contact the Protective Services and Safety Coordinator at 613-925-4231 ext. 202.

Proper drainage is essential for protecting roads. Augusta Township maintains roadside ditches and culverts along municipal roads. Private drainage systems are the responsibility of the property owner.

Municipal Drains

Municipal drains are constructed under the Ontario Drainage Act to improve agricultural and rural property drainage.

Do’s and Don’ts for Landowners

Tile Drainage

Augusta Township administers loans for farm landowners to install tile drainage.

Common Law Drainage Disputes

Drainage is one of the most frequent rural neighbour disputes:

• Surface water generally has no right of drainage.

• Natural watercourses must be allowed to flow.

• Tile drainage water is considered surface water and must be taken to a sufficient outlet.

• Neighbours can enter into Mutual Agreement Drains for shared systems.

• Only the courts can resolve these disputes.

If you have a question about a municipal drain or wish to initiate a new drainage petition, please contact the Clerk’s Department at 613-925-4231 ext. 102.

All new entrances (driveways) that connect to Township roads must be approved before installation. This ensures the entrance is properly located and designed for safe access and adequate drainage.

• Application & Fee:
  Complete an Entranceway Application Form and submit it to the Township Office with a $125 permit fee. Payment can be made by cash, cheque, or debit.
• Installation:
  Entrances must meet Township standards for width, slope, and sightlines. A properly sized culvert is required to maintain ditch drainage.
• County Roads:
  If your entrance connects to a County road, approval is required from the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville Roads Department before a building permit can be issued. Their Entranceway Application is available on the County website.
• Replacement & Maintenance:
  Once installed, the Township is responsible for the maintenance or replacement of the culvert. Please contact the Public Works Department with any concerns.

For questions, contact Public Works at 613-925-4231 ext. 301.

The Township works with the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Weed Inspector to manage the spread of noxious weeds and invasive plants under the Ontario Weed Control Act.

Property owners are responsible for controlling noxious weeds on their land to prevent them from spreading to neighbouring properties, road allowances, or agricultural fields.

Common noxious weeds in Augusta Township include:

• Wild parsnip
• Giant hogweed
• Ragweed
• Poison ivy
• Dog-strangling vine

If you notice noxious weeds on municipal property or along Township roadsides, please contact Public Works at 613-925-4231 ext. 301.

For detailed information on identification, safety, and control measures, visit the Township’s Noxious Weeds page.

The Township offers Private Road Grant Funding to help offset the maintenance costs for private roads that provide access to multiple homes or properties.

• Purpose:
  These grants assist residents who maintain private roads not serviced by the Township, ensuring safe access for emergency services and year-round use.
• Eligibility:

  Roads must:

  • Be privately owned and maintained
  • Provide access to at least two year-round residences
  • Meet minimum safety and access standards as determined by the Township

Application:
Application forms are available through the Township Office or website. Typically, the form must include:

• • The road’s name and location
  • Number of households served
  • Maintenance plan and estimated costs

• Payment:
  Approved applicants receive annual funding toward grading, gravel, or snow clearing.

For more information about the program or to apply, contact Public Works at 613-925-4231 ext. 301.

Rural mailboxes play an important role in ensuring safe and efficient mail delivery and proper placement helps our snowplow operators maintain clear roads in winter.

To help prevent damage and ensure your mailbox meets Township and Canada Post standards:

• Placement:
  Mailboxes must be installed at least 5 metres (16.5 feet) from the centre of the road. This allows snowplows to safely pass without crossing the centreline.

• Height:
  The bottom of the mailbox should be at least 105 cm (3.5 feet) above the level of the shoulder. This ensures that plow blades and wings can pass below the box safely.

• Durability:
  Your mailbox should be sturdy enough to withstand normal snowplowing operations, including snow and ice thrown from the plow.

The Township is not responsible for replacing mailboxes that:

• Were built or placed incorrectly,
• Were struck by snow or ice during regular plowing,
• Were buried in snowbanks, or
• Are not structurally sound enough to withstand normal operations.

If you believe your mailbox has been damaged by a Township plow, please contact Public Works at 613-925-4231 ext. 301.

For full installation details, please refer to By-Law 3184-2015 and Canada Post’s Rural Mailbox Guidelines.

County Road Residents:

If your mailbox is located on a County road, please contact the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville for their specific mailbox standards or to report damage (613-342-3840 ext. 2413).

The Township maintains approximately 86 km of unpaved roads. These roads require ongoing attention, particularly during spring and fall.

• Maintenance:
  Grading occurs regularly to smooth out washboarding, potholes, and ruts. In spring, once the frost has left the ground and half-load restrictions are lifted, new gravel is laid where needed.
• Dust Control:
  Following re-graveling, a dust suppressant (calcium) is applied by contracted trucks to improve visibility and reduce airborne dust.
• Drainage:
  Proper ditching along gravel roads is essential to maintaining the surface and preventing washouts. Residents are asked not to fill or block ditches, as this may cause flooding or road damage.
• Reporting Concerns:
  If you notice a dangerous pothole, washout, or flooded section of a gravel road, contact the Public Works Department at 613-925-4231 ext. 301.