May 2024
Winter rainfall signals now is the time to save precious water
With the annual Winter Sprinkler Switch-off beginning this weekend, residents across Perth and parts of southern Western Australia are being reminded to turn off garden irrigation to conserve precious water supplies for when they are needed most.
Recycled water helping to fund community projects in the Kimberley
Upgrades to a BMX track, repairs to an iconic outdoor cinema, and a new ice machine for a local football club are among 13 projects to share in nearly $80,000 under Water Corporation's 2024 Kimberley Community Grants Scheme.
Water Corporation buildings blossom with a colourful touch
Water Corporation's Splash of Colour program has transformed two faded pump stations in Orelia and St James into vibrant public murals.
Program to improve Aboriginal community water services brings opportunities for Kimberley businesses
Special industry forums have been held in Broome and Kununurra to help Kimberley-based Aboriginal businesses learn about contracting opportunities under Water Corporation’s Aboriginal Communities Water Services (ACWS) program.
Wastewater upgrade supports population growth in Geraldton
The construction of at least 1,000 new homes in Geraldton's fast-growing northern coastal corridor has received a boost with new wastewater infrastructure now in place at Glenfield Beach.
Mandurah crowned top waterwise council for second time
The City of Mandurah and Wanneroo Aquamotion have taken top honours at the 2024 Waterwise Recognition Awards.
Fremantle neighbourhood crowned WA's top waterwise development
A housing development that is part of a national science research network is 2024's Waterwise Development of the Year.
Age no barrier to saving billions of litres of water
2024 Waterwise Business of the Year, RAAFA’s Merriwa Estate, while Workzone East, in Perth, crowned Waterwise Building of the Year.
State Budget delivers major environment and water investment
The Cook Labor Government's commitment to strong environmental protections and Western Australia's water security will be bolstered by $536 million in new investments in the 2024-25 State Budget.
Careers in the pipeline as Aboriginal students visit local drinking water dams
A group of Clontarf Foundation students have had an insight into career opportunities in the water industry during a recent visit to two of Perth’s most important drinking water dams.
Waterwise makes a splash at National Water Awards
Western Australia chalked up a second win on the night, with the Water Corporation's Waterwise Schools Education Program winning the Customer Experience Award
Work underway to secure future scheme water supply to Perth Hills and beyond
A vital project to secure drinking water to over 24,000 properties in the Perth Hills and as far afield as Kalgoorlie-Boulder is ramping up, with Water Corporation beginning work on a key 1.2km pipeline section in Helena Valley.
