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We produce many media statements throughout the year reflecting aspects of our diverse business. On this page, you will find all of our media statements for the past five years. For older statements, please contact media@watercorporation.com.au.

Premier Roger Cook, Water Minister Simone McGurk, Steel Mains CEO Dean Connell and Water Corporation CEO Pat Donovan look inside 1600 steel main pipe

WA’s next major infrastructure project to deliver economic boom

The Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant has marked a major milestone in delivery, with commencement of the WA-manufactured Alkimos to Wanneroo desalination pipeline project.

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19 Mar 2025 | Media Release

Perth’s Groundwater Replenishment Scheme notches recharge record

Perth’s world-leading Groundwater Replenishment Scheme has reached a major milestone with 100-billion litres of purified recycled water – equivalent to 100 Optus Stadiums - recharged into climate-impacted groundwater aquifers.

  • Climate change
  • Water sources
Water Corporation's Advanced Water Recycling Facility in Craigie
18 Mar 2025 | Media Release

From fire risk to fodder: students reap benefits of new partnership between Water Corporation and WA College of Agriculture

Water Corporation and the WA College of Agriculture in Denmark have joined forces to provide students with hands-on farming experience while helping reduce bushfire risks.

WA College of Agriculture students
14 Mar 2025 | Media Release

Mega ‘fatberg’ pulled from Water Corporation plant – biggest ever in WA

A mega ‘fatberg’, estimated to be the largest seen in WA, has been removed this week from Water Corporation’s Woodman Point Water Resource Recovery Facility in Munster, the biggest wastewater treatment plant in WA.

  • Wastewater
12 Mar 2025 | Media Release

Pipe dream comes true for Jurien Bay leak detection business

Jurien Bay-based Statewide Leak Detect has been recognised for helping save precious drinking water in the Midwest and further afield at the 2024 Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association (MPGA) of WA Awards for Excellence.

  • Leaks
  • Mid West
  • Waterwise businesses
11 Mar 2025 | Media Release

Water Corporation recognised on the national stage for attracting top talent to public sector

Water Corporation has earned national recognition for its work to attract and retain talented employees, becoming one of only two WA organisations nominated for a 2024 SEEK Talent Acquisition Recognition Award.

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