2026
Cyclone Narelle - Exmouth and Onslow water supply update
Residents in Exmouth and Onslow are asked to avoid non-essential water use as emergency service crews work to repair damaged infrastructure following Tropical Cyclone Narelle.
Turn off sprinklers ahead of Cyclone Narelle rainfall
Households in Perth and Peel are urged to switch off their sprinklers ahead of the heavy rainfall forecast in coming days.
Clean drinking water restored to most remote Aboriginal community in WA
Clean drinking water has been restored to Western Australia's most remote Aboriginal community, as part of the Cook Government's long-term commitment to lift the standard of water services in Aboriginal communities.
Key agreements to power WA's renewable energy future
The Cook Government's energy transition has reached a major milestone, with government agreeing to buy power from soon-to-be-built wind farms in regional WA.
Made Possible by Water: document outlining WA's water future
A Cook Government document designed to kick‑start an important State‑wide conversation about how Western Australia secures its long‑term water future in a drying climate has been launched.
Community feedback sought on Lower Great Southern desalination
Albany residents who live near or regularly use the Nanarup area are being encouraged to apply for Water Corporation’s community consultation group, as it seeks local feedback on the proposed small-scale desalination plant.
Alkimos desalination project milestone securing WA's water future
Construction of the Cook Government's $2.8 billion Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant (ASDP) has reached another significant step with the arrival of Australia's largest registered jack‑up barge.
Palmyra wastewater main burst
We are responding to a sewer main burst on Aurelian Street, Palmyra, which resulted in a localised wastewater overflow.
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.
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.
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.
$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.
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.
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.
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.
Cook Government boosts female representation on Water Corporation Board
Two influential leaders with decades of experience in governance, infrastructure, and public policy have been appointed to Water Corporation’s Board.