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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
23 Jun 2022 | Media Release

New renewably-powered desalination plant planned for Alkimos

Alkimos has been selected as the preferred location for the State's next major water source - a renewably-powered seawater desalination plant that will provide safe, secure drinking water to millions of Western Australians.

  • Water sources
  • Plants
  • Climate change
Alkimos site
17 Jun 2022 | Media Release

Perth Weekly Water Update - 17 June 2022

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

  • Climate change
  • Dams
  • Water sources
13 Jun 2022 | Media Release

New species of freshwater sponge discovered in Wyndham

A new species of freshwater sponge has been discovered in Wyndham. This is the first time the genus has been reported in Australia.

  • Dams
  • Environment
  • North West
10 Jun 2022 | Media Release

Kimberley community groups benefit from $70,000 in Water Corporation grants

Eleven not-for-profit groups in the Kimberley have been awarded funding totalling more than $70,000, as part of Water Corporation's Kimberley Community Grants Scheme.

  • Community
  • Grants
  • North West
03 Jun 2022 | Media Release

Perth Weekly Water Update - 3 June 2022

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

  • Climate change
  • Dams
  • Water sources

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