2021
Don't let your Christmas feast become a fatberg beast, says Water Corporation
Water Corporation is reminding people this festive season to think twice about what they pour down the sink or flush down the toilet after reporting 918 wastewater blockages this year.
Don't risk your life relying on scheme water during a bushfire
Water Corporation is reminding the community not to rely on scheme water supply during a bushfire, as another challenging southern fire season is forecast for coastal WA.
Busselton students and local artist partner to create striking new artwork
Student artists from Mackillop Catholic College in Busselton have teamed with local artist Andrew Frazer and Water Corporation to transform part of the new Vasse Diversion Drain into a vibrant public mural.
McGowan Government delivering better quality water to Murchison region
Water Minister Dave Kelly today announced completion of another two advanced water treatment plants in the Murchison region, with residents in Cue and Sandstone now benefiting from improved water quality.
Perth weekly water update - 3 December 2021
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Drainage upgrade to enhance flood protection in Osborne Park and Innaloo
Flood defences in Osborne Park, Innaloo and Woodlands have been significantly enhanced, with the completion of a $16.7 million drainage project to better protect the community from extreme rainfall events.
Perth weekly water update - 26 November 2021
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Balcatta solar project helping power Water Corporation to net-zero future
Water Minister Dave Kelly today announced the completion of Water Corporation's largest ever solar energy installation, part of the water utility's renewable energy program designed to help it achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or earlier.
Perth weekly water update - 19 November 2021
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Plan to rebalance precious groundwater resources
The McGowan Government has released draft plans to rebalance Perth and Mandurah's precious groundwater resources, which are at risk from the impacts of climate change and increasing use.
Perth weekly water update - 12 November 2021
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Perth weekly water update - 5 November 2021
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Lake Grace dam recognised for its historical and scientific values
A square dam with a concrete inlet chute and a 'wave-like' roaded catchment based in Lake Grace in the eastern Wheatbelt has been added to the Register of Heritage Places.
Perth weekly water update - 29 October 2021
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Perth weekly water update - 22 October
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Designing a waterwise neighbourhood made easier during National Water Week
Water Minister Dave Kelly is encouraging housing developers to recognise the value of water-sensitive urban design in combating the impacts of climate change and reduced rainfall, through a waterwise development guide being promoted as part of National Water Week.
New water pipes in the works for East Fremantle
Historic pipelines supplying drinking water to East Fremantle, Palmyra and Bicton for nearly a century will soon be replaced as part of a project to maintain water supply reliability in the area.
State Government helping public housing tenants reduce water use and lower water bills
Public housing tenants will be supported to reduce household water use and lower their water bills under an expansion of the McGowan Government's Waterwise Public Housing Project, announced today.
New immersive experience helping deliver waterwise message to record students
New multi-sensory experiences are helping create a new generation of water-saving champions with a record 32,809 students participating in Water Corporation's Waterwise Schools Program in 2020-21.
Waterwise support available to Goldfields households
Goldfields residents can take advantage of three water-saving offers as part of Water Corporation's 2021-22 Waterwise Towns program, launched during National Water Week.
Huge water savings achieved in Great Southern as waterwise support continues
Great Southern towns can again take advantage of free water-saving offers thanks to Water Corporation's Waterwise Towns program - a waterwise initiative which helped residents save 172 million litres of water in the region in 2020-21.
Free waterwise offers available to North-West communities
Free waterwise offers are available to residents of Karratha, Roebourne, Point Samson, Wickham, Onslow, Halls Creek, Fitzroy Crossing and Port Hedland as part of Water Corporation's 2021-22 Waterwise Towns program.
Free waterwise offers available to South-West communities
South-West residents can now claim a rainwater tank rebate and swap inefficient showerheads for waterwise alternatives thanks to Water Corporation's 2021-22 Waterwise Towns program, launched during National Water Week.
Mid-West residents encouraged to take up water-saving offers during National Water Week
Residents in Exmouth, Denham, Jurien Bay, Mount Magnet and Cue can take advantage of special water-saving offers as part of Water Corporation's 2021-22 Waterwise Towns program, launched during National Water Week.
Waterwise Perth Action Plan achievements kick off National Water Week
Water Minister Dave Kelly today marked the start of National Water Week 2021, by acknowledging the first two years' achievements of the inaugural Waterwise Perth Action Plan.
Perth weekly water update 15 October 2021
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Perth weekly water update 8 October 2021
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Perth weekly water update 1 October 2021
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Golden Pipeline heritage proposal open for public consultation
Water Minister Dave Kelly today announced that a proposal to gradually remove old sections of the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme pipeline over the next 50 years, enabling more efficient operation and maintenance, was open for public consultation.
Perth weekly water update - 24 September 2021
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Quinns Mindarie Surf Life Saving Club gets waterwise makeover
Quinns Mindarie Surf Life Saving Club can lay claim to being among Perth’s most waterwise sporting clubs after receiving a $4,800 Water Corporation waterwise retrofit.
Perth weekly water update - 10 September 2021
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Perth CBD’s historic water reservoir to receive $7.7 million upgrade
Perth's first water reservoir is set to receive a major upgrade as part of the McGowan Government's ongoing commitment to ensure reliable future water supply to the CBD and surrounding suburbs.
Advisory for Oyster Harbour recreational fishers lifted
Advisory for Oyster Harbour recreational fishers lifted
Perth weekly water update - 3 September 2021
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Busselton flood defences boosted with $29 million upgrade to diversion drain
Busselton’s flood protection has been significantly enhanced with the official completion of the $29 million upgrade to the Vasse Diversion Drain, announced today by Water Minister Dave Kelly.
Perth weekly water update - 27 August 2021
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Perth weekly water update - 20 August 2021
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Perth weekly water update - 13 August 2021
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Native superfood orchard to deliver export and employment opportunities in the North West
The last seedling has been planted under a partnership between Water Corporation and Broome’s Mamabulanjin Aboriginal Corporation (MAC) to create a native superfood orchard that will deliver training and employment opportunities to young people in the region.
Water Corporation renews support to women and children experiencing family and domestic violence
Water Minister Dave Kelly today announced that Water Corporation has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting women and children escaping family and domestic violence by renewing its partnership with the Centre for Women's Safety and Wellbeing (CWSW) until 2024.
Perth weekly water update - 6 August 2021
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Geraldton Grammar becomes WA's newest waterwise school
Geraldton Grammar School has been officially welcomed as WA’s newest regional waterwise school. The school is the 589th endorsed under Water Corporation’s Waterwise Schools Program, which promotes the importance of conserving precious water supplies.
Waterwise greening opportunities on offer for local governments and property owners
Water Minister Dave Kelly is encouraging local governments and residents to take advantage of Water Corporation's Waterwise Greening Scheme to help create cooler, greener suburbs.
Completed Albany to Denmark pipeline secures Denmark’s water future
Water Minister Dave Kelly today announced the official completion of the Albany to Denmark pipeline, securing Denmark's long-term water supply in the face of climate change.
Albany student supported through Water Corporation scholarship
Water Corporation has awarded Albany student Holly Timperley a special scholarship in support of mature-aged students pursuing a university degree in a water-related field.
Perth weekly water update - 30 July 2021
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Water Corporation recommits to Aboriginal Procurement Policy and triples value of Aboriginal contracts
Water Corporation has restated its commitment to increasing employment and training opportunities for Aboriginal companies, with Water Minister Dave Kelly today announcing the value of its contracts awarded to Aboriginal businesses had almost tripled in the past financial year.
Perth weekly water update - 23 July 2021
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Perth weekly water update - 16 July 2021
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Local projects given a helping hand through Water Corporation’s Kimberley Community Grants Scheme
Water Corporation has announced fifteen Kimberley not-for-profit groups will share in $80,000 as part of Round 7 of Water Corporation’s Kimberley Community Grants Scheme.
Perth weekly water update - 9 July 2021
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Splash of Colour to brighten electrical cabinets and pump station in Yanchep and Mandurah
Water Minister Dave Kelly today celebrated the work of local artists who have brightened three electrical cabinets and a wastewater pump station in Yanchep and Mandurah as part of Water Corporation's Splash of Colour Program.
Dry June in Perth sees almost half average rainfall for the month
Low rainfall in June is another stark reminder for Perth residents of the ever-increasing need to stay waterwise all year round in the face of climate change.
Herdsman Lake selected as site for WA-first litter trap trial
Water Minister Dave Kelly today announced the installation of specialised traps designed to capture plastic and floating litter on stormwater drains at Herdsman Lake under a new Water Corporation trial funded by the McGowan Government.
Challis Community Primary School earns waterwise recognition
Challis Community Primary School in Armadale has been officially recognised for its commitment to waterwise education by becoming Western Australia’s newest waterwise school.
Perth weekly water update - 2 July 2021
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Perth weekly water update - 25 June 2021
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Perth weekly water update - 18 June 2021
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Wilson Inlet sandbar to open earlier than usual due to recent rainfall
Water Corporation plans to open the Wilson Inlet sandbar in Denmark early next week (w/c 21 June 2021).
Perth weekly water update - 11 June 2021
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Perth weekly water update - 4 June 2021
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Students celebrate as Yanchep Beach Primary School becomes WA’s newest waterwise school
Yanchep Beach Primary School has been officially welcomed as WA’s newest waterwise school with a special visit from Australia’s first leak detection dog, Kep.
Perth weekly water update - 28 May
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Switch off sprinklers to save precious water this winter
Water Minister Dave Kelly today urged households to help combat the effects of climate change on water supply this winter by switching off garden irrigation to save around five billion litres of precious water.
Perth weekly water update - 21 May 2021
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Students unite to champion WA’s sustainable water future
Future sustainability champions from eight Western Australian high schools have presented their bright ideas for our State's waterwise future at a special event attended by Water Minister Dave Kelly today.
Urban Canopy Grant Program delivers thousands of trees across Perth
Water Minister Dave Kelly has announced more than 2,400 trees will be planted in 14 local governments across Perth to help reduce the impacts of urban heat in the face of climate change.
Revitalisation project set to bring Harvey River waterways to life
Barren sections of the Harvey River Main Drain will be revitalised as part of a unique trial to create natural habits for wildlife in and around rural drains.
Perth weekly water update - 14 May 2021
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New irrigation training program to help local councils be waterwise
Water Minister Dave Kelly today announced the launch of a new waterwise irrigation training program for Waterwise councils.
Albany households encouraged to make the switch to water efficient showerheads
Albany households are being encouraged to help save more water in the shower by taking advantage of Water Corporation’s free Showerhead Swap program before the offer ends.
WA housing developers celebrated for achieving sustainable, waterwise living
Six of Western Australia's leading, waterwise housing developments have been recognised today by Water Minister Dave Kelly for their water sensitive urban design.
Local governments recognised for commitment to saving water
Water Minister Dave Kelly today named the cities of Bayswater and Cockburn as Platinum Waterwise Councils of the Year for their sustained commitment to water efficiency.
Saving water all in a day’s work for WA’s top waterwise businesses and buildings
Western Australia's top water savers in business and industry were today recognised by Water Minister Dave Kelly for saving more than 9.5 billion litres, or 9.5 Optus Stadiums, of water in 2019-20.
Autumn rainfall encourages early sprinkler switch-off across Perth and Peel
Water Minister Dave Kelly said widespread rain, which drenched large parts of the State last week, should encourage Western Australians to switch off their sprinklers now.
Additional wastewater testing in response to recent community cases in Perth and new online dashboard launched
Western Australia's COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program has responded to the recently reported community cases of COVID-19 in Perth with additional sampling in locations in metropolitan Perth.
Perth weekly water update - 7 May 2021
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Australia’s first leak detection dog celebrates birthday lunch at Parliament House
Australia’s first leak detection dog celebrates birthday lunch at Parliament House
Local students take centre stage to help spread the waterwise message
Students from secondary schools in Perth and the South West will help design new ways of promoting the waterwise message at a unique event hosted by Water Corporation and the Innovation Institute.
Perth weekly water update - 30 April 2021
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Perth weekly water update - 23 April
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Water industry career in the pipeline for indigenous scholarship recipients
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students will have a greater opportunity to pursue a career in Western Australia's water industry, courtesy of a new Water Corporation scholarship program launched today by Water Minister Dave Kelly.
Financial relief for cyclone affected Western Australians
The McGowan Government today announced electricity and water financial relief packages to support those affected by the devastating impacts of ex-tropical cyclone Seroja.
Water Corporation board appointment
Water Minister Dave Kelly has welcomed the appointment of experienced legal administrator and former social services director Helen Creed to Water Corporation's Board of Directors.
Waterwise projects in the running for 2021 Community Choice Awards
Waterwise projects across six Perth local governments have been shortlisted for Water Corporation’s 2021 Community Choice Awards
Perth weekly water update - 9 April 2021
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Perth weekly water update - 26 March 2021
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Perth weekly water update - 19 March 2021
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Water Corporation extends support to local not-for-profits through Kimberley Community Grants Scheme
Kimberley not-for-profit groups are being encouraged to apply for funding of up to $10,000 each under Round 7 of Water Corporation’s Kimberley Community Grants Scheme, which opens next week.
UPDATE: Burst Water Main – Wanneroo Road, Wangara
Water Corporation crews are responding to a burst on the corner of Wanneroo Road and Lancaster Road in Wangara.
Perth weekly water update - 12 March 2021
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Perth weekly water update - 5 March 2021
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UPDATE: Flooding and wastewater warning issued for Northam
Water Corporation has completed clean-up operations in Northam after some wastewater mixed with stormwater during recent flash flooding.
Perth weekly water update - 26 February 2021
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Perth weekly water update - 19 February 2021
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Perth weekly water update - 12 February 2021
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Wooroloo bushfire customer assistance
Water Corporation has activated its emergency assistance package for residential and business customers affected by the Wooroloo bushfire.
Perth weekly water update - 5 February 2021
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McGowan Government brings more roles in-house at Water Corporation
Water Minister Dave Kelly today announced that the McGowan Government would be bringing a further 30 roles in-house at the Water Corporation, following the successful transfer last year of 420 employees from the private sector.
Greater water security for Karratha with $15.5 million investment
The security of Karratha's water supply will be enhanced with an improved cyclone-proof water storage tank for the city, announced today by Water Minister Dave Kelly.
Perth Weekly Water Update - 29 January 2021
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$750,000 tree canopy grant program to help combat urban heat
Local governments in Perth and Peel will be able to expand efforts to reduce urban heat under a once-off $750,000 grant program, announced today by Water Minister Dave Kelly.
Beautiful birdlife mural soars high at Wungong Dam
The bird watching platform at Wungong Dam in the City of Armadale has been spectacularly brought to life by Western Australian mural artist Brenton See.
Beautiful birdlife mural unwraps $2.5m dam recreational upgrades program
A stunning new birdlife mural at Wungong Dam starts a major upgrade program at some of Water Corporation's popular Perth dam recreational areas, announced today by Water Minister Dave Kelly.
Latest wastewater testing results across Perth and regional WA show no unexpected detection of COVID-19
The McGowan Government's comprehensive wastewater testing program across Western Australia has continued to return no expected detection of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Perth Weekly Water Update - 22 January 2021
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Perth weekly water update - 15 January 2021
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Artist adds final stroke to Scarborough’s newest community garden project
Local contemporary Noongar artist Seantelle Walsh has transformed a Water Corporation electrical cabinet in Scarborough into a piece of aquatic art.
Perth weekly water update - 8 January 2021
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Water Corporation update on Albany to Denmark pipeline
Water Corporation is progressing work to complete construction of the Albany to Denmark pipeline in early 2021.
Water Corporation Board appointments
Water Minister Dave Kelly has today announced the re-appointment of Mr David Lock as Deputy Chairperson of Water Corporation's Board of Directors and welcomed new Director Dr Carla Boehl.