Local Links & Other Agencies

The approval of a permit from our office does not relieve an applicant from meeting additional regulations or restrictions from other Government Bodies or agencies.  Therefore please contact the following departments as required.
  • Radon, is it in your home? Manitoba Health - Radon information
  • If you intend to alter or change the way surface water is dispersed or drains from your property – Contact the Manitoba Environment & Climate Change office  at 204-642-6070.
  • If you have questions regarding Property Assessment Values or Property Taxes - Contact the Department of Assessment at 204-785-5092.
  • If you need to know the current elevation of your land in order to meet Zoning By-law construction elevations – Contact Hydrologic Forecasting and Water Management at 204-945-2121 or 204-945-8373.
  • If you own property adjacent to a Provincial Road or Highway - Contact the Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation Department Contact info
  • If you have questions regarding Septic Fields and Holding Tanks – Contact Environment Officer - Kim Kmet - Municipality of Bifrost-Riverton/Town of Arborg at 204-641-4091; Kurt Dorward - RM of Gimli/Town of Winnipeg Beach 204-785-0296.
  • If you have questions regarding Wells or Provincial Drainage Systems – Contact Manitoba Environment & Climate Control at 204-642-6070 Contact Info.
  • If you have questions regarding electrical requirements or need an electrical permit – Contact Manitoba Hydro Toll Free Line  1-888-624-9376.
  • If you require information about Public Reserve, Culvert/Driveway Installations, Sewer and Water Hook-up, Lot grade permits (lot grade applicable in the RM of Gimli and Town of Winnipeg Beach) contact your Local Municipal Office at:  
 RM of Gimli:  Ph: 204-642-6650 or www.gimli.ca  
 Town of Arborg:  Ph: 204-376-2647 or www.townofarborg.com     
 Municipality of Bifrost-Riverton:  Ph: 204-376-2391 or www.bifrostriverton.ca 
 Town of Winnipeg Beach:  Ph: 204-389-2698 or www.winnipegbeach.ca