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01 Feb 2021 | Update

Non-essential planned work postponed

We're postponing all non-essential planned work in Perth, Peel and South West regions that would require customers' water to be turned off.

  • Community
  • COVID-19
  • Service alert
Mother and daughter in the kitchen filling up a glass with water.
31 Jan 2021 | Update

Perth, Peel & South West dam picnic areas closed

Picnic and recreational areas at Perth, Peel and South West dams managed by Water Corporation will be closed from 6pm Sunday 31 January until Friday 5 February, in line with State Government five-day lockdown restrictions.

  • COVID-19
  • Dams
Harvey Dam
21 Dec 2020 | Update

Creating opportunities for people with disability

We’re offering new work experience placements and traineeships focused on young Western Australians with disability.

  • Careers
A young school leaver gets training on the computer in a busy office.
24 Nov 2020 | Update

We're doing everything possum-ible to keep our Busselton wildlife safe

Water Corporation is working with local organisations to protect native species including the Western Ringtail Possum and Carter’s Freshwater Mussel while we improve flood protection in the area.

  • Environment
  • Drainage
  • South West
One of our graduates Tamsin helping to rehome some Carter’s Freshwater Mussels.
24 Nov 2020 | Update

Planting for the future – helping the Carnaby’s cockatoo soar to new heights

Water Corporation is rehabilitating feeding grounds for the critically endangered Carnaby’s black cockatoo. Revegetation also helps to protect and recharge the Gnangara groundwater system.

  • Environment
  • Climate change
  • Community
Water Corporation CEO Pat Donovan and DBCA staff member Mitch Borgogno.
24 Nov 2020 | Update

From drainage site to thriving micro wetland: One year on from Peters Place Reserve transformation

Peters Place Reserve is an award-winning project, part of our Drainage for Liveability program. One year on from completion, the Peters Place Reserve drainage site is unrecognisable. Learn more about the transformation and the benefits of urban streams.

  • Environment
  • Drainage
  • Waterwise
Thriving micro wetland
24 Nov 2020 | Update

From little things, big things grow – supporting the next generation of water innovators

As part of our commitment to innovation, we’re partnering with university students to research solutions for some of our operational challenges.

  • Education
  • Wastewater
  • Water issues
Amitkumar Patel
13 Nov 2020 | Update

Jordin has wirriya liyan (happy spirit)

Jordin Payne is our Senior Advisor of Aboriginal Engagement and proud Nimanburr Djugun Yawuru person working in the North West Region. We’ve asked her to take us through her role and what it involves.

  • Community
  • North West
Jordin Payne
11 Nov 2020 | Update

Meet the local businesses boosting recycling awareness in Perth

We proudly support local businesses bringing recycling and sustainability programs to our community. Learn about our partners, their innovative programs and how to get involved.

  • Environment
  • Community
Students learning about the plastic recycling with Greenbatch founder Darren Lomman
11 Nov 2020 | Update

Small grassroots business making a big impact in the Great Southern

The Denmark pipeline project is providing opportunities for local businesses like Impact Services to get involved and boost the local economy.

  • Denmark
  • Community
  • Projects
Tom Palfrey and Stuart Roberts from Impact Services