Track 54

Track 54.

Another important economic consideration is the increase in economic activity and employment that results from the development of fracking wells.

When a new area is developed, the local economy benefits, with increases in services to the fracking company.

Furthermore, as with all industrial developments, employment opportunities increase, with most new workers recruited from the population in the surrounding area, although many workers from outside the area are also attracted by the new vacancies.

Of course, companies often bring their own workers with them when they start a new well.