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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
15 Dec 2022 | Media Release

Enjoy your visit and follow the rules at Harvey Dam

Water Corporation and the Shire of Harvey are reminding those fishing and recreating at Harvey Dam to follow the rules to ensure all visitors can enjoy a happy and safe experience.

  • Community
  • Dams
  • South West
13 Dec 2022 | Media Release

Cervantes, Jurien Bay and Nambung bushfire – impact to water services

Residents in Cervantes, Jurien Bay, Green Head, Leeman and Nambung, Shire of Dandaragan, should not rely on mains (scheme) water supply, as a bushfire impacts power supply to local water infrastructure.

  • Mid West
  • Outages
Water Corporation
13 Dec 2022 | Media Release

Bin it, don’t sink it to avoid a Christmas headache, says Water Corporation

Water Corporation is reminding Western Australians not to pour fats, oils and grease from those festive feasts down the drain this Christmas after responding to 1,152 preventable wastewater blockages state-wide in 2022.

  • Community
  • Wastewater
13 Dec 2022 | Media Release

Water Corporation partnership to assist with cost-of-living pressures

Customers struggling with cost-of-living pressures will be supported in paying their water bill, through a renewed partnership with the Western Australian Council of Social Services (WACOSS) announced today by Water Minister Dave Kelly.

  • Residential
  • Billing
  • Financial care
Water Corporation
09 Dec 2022 | Media Release

Water supply in Pemberton - restricting non-essential water use

Residents in Pemberton are being asked to restrict their water use to essential purposes only for the next 48 hours (Friday 9 to Sunday 11 December 2022 inclusive) to help maintain water supply for firefighting.

  • South West
Water Corporation

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