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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
08 Feb 2024 | Media Release

New sustainable water sources under investigation in Exmouth

Important work is underway to identify Exmouth's next drinking water source, to support the continued development and prosperity of one of Australia's most popular tourism towns.

  • North West
  • Water sources
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

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