An independent assessment - what's all the fuss about?

A number of politicians and councillors have called for an independent assessment of Toowoomba's water supply options.

This reflects Recommendation 13 of the House of Reps Sustainable Cities Inquiry Report.

So what's the problem?

Surely if the State and Federal governments are planning to spend taxpayers' funds, they would want to know it is being spent on the most appropriate water source for Toowoomba.

Surely the Toowoomba City Council would want its ratepayers to know that their money is being spent on the most appropriate water source for Toowoomba.

And if Mayor Thorley is so confident that her controversial project is the best for Toowoomba, she shouldn't be concerned by an independent assessment of Toowoomba's water supply options.

So what's the problem?

Mayor Thorley couldn't be concerned that her recycled sewage project may not be assessed as the most appropriate water source for Toowoomba, could she?

Otherwise, why would she be afraid of an independent review ...