Is Drilling for Oil and Gas coming to Oakland Township?

Some of you may be aware of the struggles that our neighboring communities have had with Oil and Gas drilling activities. Shelby Twp. and Rochester Hills are two of our closest neighbors that have been involved in that fight. A recent filing by West Bay Explorations now may place Oakland Township in the fray.

The property owner of 3700 Dutton Road made an agreement with West Bay Explorations on July 23, 2012. The company has now filed the signed oil lease agreement with the County allowing the company the right to put a well on that property. This parcel is near Musson Elementary School in Oakland Township. The residents of Oakland Township have not been involved in any discussions with the Township Board on this issue.

The Board is finally considering changes to our Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance 16). The citizens need to ensure that our leadership adequately protects us from undesirable wells in our community.

To read more about this topic, please go to:

http://oaklandtownship.info/2015/06/13/is-drilling-for-oil-and-gas-coming-to-oakland-township/