Referendum campaign begins ...

From ABC News

Toowoomba objectors begin anti-recycling campaign

A group opposed to Toowoomba's controversial water recycling project says it will begin a campaign asking residents to reject the plan at a referendum later this year.

The Federal Government has agreed to provide $22.9 million in funding for the project as long as it is put to voters by the end of September.

The Toowoomba Council wants to drought-proof the city by recycling sewage for the city's drinking supply. [Note - the recycled sewage project will NOT drought-proof Toowoomba.]

Rosemary Morley, from the Citizens Against Drinking Sewage (CADS) group, says the people will finally get to have their say.

"We need to look at the other options and work with the Government who will bring them for us," she said.

She says CADS members will actively campaign for a no vote.

"From all the polls existing it would be about 70 per cent against," Ms Morley said.

The Toowoomba City Council has yet to set a date for the referendum.

See - Showdown on recycled sewage.