Oxford County Council will discuss potential funding for legacy oil and gas wells and the future of Future Oxford during this Thursday's meeting.
OXFORD COUNTY - Oxford County Council will be looking at legacy oil and gas wells at their next meeting.
The meeting is set to take place on Wednesday January 24th at 9:30 a.m. Council will talk about receiving funding from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry for emergency management activities relating to this topic.
The County has an application for $105,000 that would fully fund the development and handing out of public education materials.
There would be emergency response supports, such as road closure trailers and resources for emergency reception centres, as well as additional staff hours to develop hazard-specific plans with area municipalities for legacy oil and gas wells.
There will also be a discussion on the future of Future Oxford during the County Council meeting, as the goal has been to work with community volunteers to advance 70 distinct actions that will achieve a sustainable future. A report recommends a transition of the Future Oxford model to one that includes environmental sustainability.
The new model would still use active sub-committees, Zero Waste Oxford and Smart Energy Oxford, as advisory and engagement groups.
The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. and if you are unable be there in person, you can watch the live broadcast online here.

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