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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.

Wet winter belies true impact of declining streamflow to Perth dams

With recent rainfall across Perth and southern WA, it’s easy to assume our dams are full to brim. But the connection between rainfall and dam levels isn’t so simple. 

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04 Mar 2026 | Media Release

Expanded desalination plant to help secure Pilbaras water supply

Western Australians living in the West Pilbara will benefit from long-term water security thanks to the Cook Government's $606 million investment which will double the $1.1 billion Dampier Seawater Desalination Plant's (DSDP) capacity.

  • In progress
  • Climate change
  • North West
  • Water sources
Rio Tinto's Dampier desalination plant
25 Feb 2026 | Media Release

$10 million project to bolster water supply security in Guilderton

Construction is set to begin on a 7.4‑kilometre pipeline linking Sovereign Hill to Guilderton in the Shire of Gingin as part of a joint Albanese and Cook government initiative designed to safeguard local drinking water supplies from the effects of climate change.

  • In progress
Water Corporation
20 Feb 2026 | Media Release

Households urged to save bucketloads as new campaign prompts waterwise reminder

Water Corporation is urging Perth households to get back to the basics of being waterwise in a new campaign, with data revealing an increase in residential water use.

  • Residential
  • Waterwise
  • Climate change
Blue buckets in a backyard garden with the words - WA - We're wasting bucketloads
03 Feb 2026 | Media Release

Nanarup proposed location for low-impact desalination

Nanarup has been chosen as the site for the proposed small‑scale seawater desalination plant, a vital project that will secure the Lower Great Southern region's water future and support its continued growth.

  • Great Southern
  • Projects
  • Water sources
16 Jan 2026 | Media Release

Water Corporation to lower Lake Kununurra for essential work

Water Corporation will be lowering the water level of Lake Kununurra this wet season to complete important maintenance work to the irrigation scheme.

  • Community
  • Dams
  • Irrigation
  • North West
  • Projects
Sunset over the Ord dam

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