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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
05 Dec 2022 | Media Release

Water Corporation and Clontarf Foundation partner to open doors to water industry careers

Five Clontarf Foundation students have had a glimpse into a career as a water operator during a recent visit to Water Corporation’s Timewell Road Wastewater Treatment Plant in Albany.

  • Community
  • Great Southern
30 Nov 2022 | Media Release

$58 million contract brings large water mains manufacturing to WA

Extra-large steel water pipes will be produced in Western Australia for the first time, under a new $58 million Water Corporation contract supporting local jobs and manufacturing, announced today by Water Minister Dave Kelly.

  • Perth
  • Peel
Water Minister Dave Kelly, Water Corporation CEO Pat Donovan and Steel Mains CEO Dean Connell announce plans to make 1600mm steel mains in WA
30 Nov 2022 | Media Release

Perth Monthly Water Update - November 2022

Latest metro water use, dam levels, streamflow and rainfall data.

  • Climate change
  • Dams
  • Water sources
26 Nov 2022 | Media Release

Winds of change blowing as Water Corporation powers towards net zero future

The McGowan Government is taking the next significant step towards achieving its target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions after announcing Water Corporation has secured the development rights of what will be one of Western Australia's largest renewable wind energy projects

  • Climate change
  • Environment
  • Great Southern
11 Nov 2022 | Media Release

New pipelines to support growth in City of Swan

The McGowan Government is investing $36.5 million in new water and wastewater infrastructure to cater for residential growth in the City of Swan under separate projects announced today by Water Minister Dave Kelly.

  • Perth
  • Projects
  • Wastewater
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