TCC welcomes the announcement

24 March 2006

TCC welcomes the announcement

Toowoomba City Council welcomes the announcement today by Parliamentary Secretary Malcolm Turnbull that a referendum will decide the fate of Toowoomba’s Water Futures project.

“I’m thrilled,” Mayor Dianne Thorley said. “Finally we have the opportunity to let the community decide.”

“People need to be informed to make big decisions such as this one and I look forward engaging the community through a comprehensive education program.”

The promise of funding by state and federal governments demonstrates that they have complete confidence in the Water Futures – Toowoomba project.

“I believe that logic and reason will prevail.”

“We just need to ensure that all the information is made available to people.”

Council is encouraging residents to read the Water Book, which provides a background of Toowoomba’s water situation and explains the project in detail.

People are also encouraged to contact Council for personal briefings or group presentations so that they can better understand the project.

“The presentations are a forum for small or large groups of people to hear about the project and ask questions.”

“Water Futures – Toowoomba’s Independent Advisory Panel members are available to speak to members of the public and Council staff are keen to give presentations to interested groups,” Cr Thorley said.