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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
31 May 2022 | Media Release

Switch off and help save up to five billion litres of water this winter

Water Minister Dave Kelly has reminded households and businesses to switch off garden irrigation by June 1 to help save around five billion litres of precious water - enough water to fill Optus Stadium five times.

  • Climate change
  • Irrigation
  • Watering
27 May 2022 | Media Release

Perth weekly water update - 27 May 2022

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

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

Celebrating Aboriginal culture in Derby for Reconciliation Week

The Holy Rosary School in Derby has created an inclusive garden space for students to come together to learn Aboriginal history, local language and cultural stories while sustainably growing their own bush food and vegetables.

  • Community
  • Grants
  • North West
20 May 2022 | Media Release

Perth weekly water update - 20 May 2022

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

  • Climate change
  • Dams
  • Water sources
20 May 2022 | Media Release

$15 million pipeline to secure long-term water supply to South-West communities

Water supply to the South-West communities of Mullalyup and Kirup is now more secure following the completion of a $15 million pipeline, announced by Water Minister Dave Kelly today.

  • Climate change
  • South West
  • Water sources

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