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Collector Drains

Collector Drains are installed with an automatic laser controlled trencher. The sod can be lifted and backfilled with native soil, sand, or pea stone. It is then compacted, excess soil removed, and sod relaid.


Mastenbroek 10/12D with automatic laser control.

Specialized Equipment

TDS started specializing in turf drainage systems in 1992. Since then, we have completed many projects across North America. Whatever the drainage project is, you can be sure that TDS has the experience and equipment to tackle it.

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Weston Golf and Country Club, Toronto, Ontario.

Niakwa Golf and Country Club, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Installation of a Catch Basin


TDS crew member makes sure that the Catch Basin is level.

Drainage system connected to Catch Basin.

Catch basin excavation backfilled with soil and sand.

TDS crew carefully replaces sod around installed Catch Basin.

Fairway Drainage


TDS crew installing collector drainage system on a fairway at Hamilton Golf and Country Club, Ancaster, Ontario.

Cemetery Drainage


TDS crew installing a drainage system in a cemetery for the town of Oakville, Ontario.