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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.

Rio Tinto's Dampier desalination plant

Expanded desalination plant to help secure Pilbara's 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.

Expanded desalination plant to help secure Pilbaras water supply
13 Mar 2026 | Media Release

Top graduate program delivers new STEM training opportunities

Water Corporation's long running graduate program continues to set the benchmark for training and development in Western Australia, providing emerging science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals with opportunities to build their careers in the water sector.

  • Careers
  • Education
  • Business
Water Corporation's newest graduates during their induction in February 2026
09 Mar 2026 | Media Release

Community Grants Scheme celebrates 10 years as new round opens

Local not-for-profits and schools are encouraged to apply for grants of up $10,000 through Water Corporation's Kimberley Community Grants Scheme, which this year celebrates a decade of supporting grassroots projects across the region.

  • Community
  • North West
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

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