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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
16 May 2022 | Media Release

Warning comes after increase in illegal activity near Ord River Diversion Dam

Water Corporation and the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley have issued a warning over the dangers of illegally fishing and recreating within restricted areas of the Ord River Diversion Dam.

  • Community
  • North West
13 May 2022 | Media Release

Perth weekly water update - 13 May 2022

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

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

New bridge to view world-famous Wellington Dam mural

The McGowan Government will build a new bridge to enhance the safety of visitors to Collie's world-famous Wellington Dam mural, with $10 million allocated towards the project in the 2022-2023 State Budget.

  • Dams
  • South West
04 May 2022 | Media Release

Special praise for WA’s top waterwise councils and aquatic centres

Water Minister Dave Kelly has crowned the City of Joondalup as WA's Platinum Waterwise Council of the Year at a special ceremony acknowledging the water-saving success of local governments and aquatic centres.

  • Community
  • Waterwise
  • Waterwise councils
04 May 2022 | Media Release

Innovation drives water efficiency among WA’s top waterwise businesses and buildings

Water Minister Dave Kelly has congratulated Western Australia's leading waterwise businesses and office buildings for helping save an estimated combined 12 billion litres of precious drinking water in 2020-21.

  • Community
  • Waterwise
  • Waterwise businesses

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