If more people move into the northwest corner of Independence Township, the fire department will be ready.
Indedependence Township Board voted unanimously Sept. 4 to approve the purchase of 3.01 acres on Ortonville Road, south of Rattalee Lake Road,as part of the department’s strategic planning project. It would be used for a fire station, if needed.
Fire Chief Steve Ronk said they have been working on the long-term planning project for the past nine months.
‘It’s only a project for future planning or strategic planning for the fire department. It’s not something we are going to build on in the immediate future,? Ronk said.
The fire department needs to acquire land when available to meet future requirements, he said.
‘It’s an area where we’ve known for a long time that we’re probably going to need another fire station,? said Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner. ‘So it was a good opportunity for us.?