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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.

Premier Roger Cook, Water Minister Simone McGurk, Steel Mains CEO Dean Connell and Water Corporation CEO Pat Donovan look inside 1600 steel main pipe

WA’s next major infrastructure project to deliver economic boom

The Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant has marked a major milestone in delivery, with commencement of the WA-manufactured Alkimos to Wanneroo desalination pipeline project.

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08 Feb 2024 | Media Release

Innovative water-saving trial extended across dams in southern WA

Innovative floating covers that reduce evaporation by more than 70 per cent have been installed at three dams in southern agricultural areas.

  • Complete
  • Dams
  • Great Southern
  • South West
Dam
31 Jan 2024 | Media Release

Ord Dam safety warning as spillway overflows

Water Corporation has closed Pannikin Bay to ensure public safety as the Ord Dam overflows following heavy rainfall in the East Kimberley.

  • Dams
  • North West
ord river
23 Jan 2024 | Media Release

Central Wheatbelt and Goldfields water supply update

Water supply has stabilised across the Central Wheatbelt and Goldfields with water storage levels recovering following the extensive power outage in the regions.

  • Goldfields
  • Outages
12 Jan 2024 | Media Release

WA's largest water resource recovery facility to set new standard in sustainability

Work has begun on a $238.5 million upgrade of Western Australia's largest water resource recovery facility, setting a new benchmark in sustainably converting wastewater into clean water, renewable energy, and other valuable resources.

  • In progress
  • Perth
  • Wastewater
Woodman Point
12 Jan 2024 | Media Release

Port Hedland water outage - 12 January 2024

Customers in Port Hedland are experiencing a temporary water outage following a leak on a water main that supplies the town’s high-level storage tank.

  • Water supply alerts
  • North West

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