As the population grows in the Darling Downs and the effects of climate change become more prevalent, water security is a key concern for our region. Current data by the CSIRO shows that our water supply is only guaranteed until 2049. We need proper action now. Being in an elevated region means that most traditional solutions are not available to us, so we need to think smarter. In conjunction with the Council’s new pipeline project, recycled water would create a positive impact across the entire electorate, not just Toowoomba. Our agriculture hub has relied upon and depended on this technology for years. Now it’s time to make it mainstream.