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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
03 Oct 2025 | Media Release

Program to reduce groundwater use reaches milestone

A Cook Government initiative to help local councils build climate resilient suburbs while also reducing groundwater usage has reached a major milestone.

  • Waterwise councils
  • Waterwise programs
Irrigation in park
03 Sep 2025 | Media Release

Waterwise offers available to help WA households save water

Households across Western Australia can take advantage of a range of waterwise offers this spring, as part of a Cook Government program helping to conserve drinking water and reduce bills ahead of summer.

  • Community
  • Offers
  • Waterwise
Man checking irrigation
01 Sep 2025 | Media Release

Colourful transformation brings Bedford park to life

Birkett Reserve in Bedford has undergone a vibrant transformation, with native landscaping, modern fencing, and colourful public art transforming a once-overlooked drainage pump station and basin into a welcoming community space.

  • Community
  • Drainage
  • Environment
  • Waterwise programs
Group shot in front of transformed wastewater pump station
28 Aug 2025 | Media Release

Waterwise Greening Scheme Opens

A scheme that has provided more than 400,000 free native plants to households across the State is now open, making establishing a waterwise garden much easier for plant lovers in Western Australia.

  • Offers
  • Waterwise
  • Waterwise councils
25 Aug 2025 | Media Release

Margaret River charity gets a helping hand from competition winners

Margaret River charity, River Angels, will be better able to support families impacted by cancer thanks to local Water Corporation employees who’ve donated prize money won during a niche industry competition in Perth.

  • South West
  • Community
  • Regional careers

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