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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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17 May 2023 | Media Release

Fitzroy Crossing wastewater main a milestone in flood recovery efforts

Works to construct a wastewater main under the Martuwarra (Fitzroy) River are complete, after the previous pipeline attached to the Fitzroy River Bridge was damaged during a one-in-100-year flood event following ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie.

  • Complete
  • North West
  • Projects
  • Wastewater
Water Corporation and CD Drilling on site in Fitzroy Crossing during construction of new wastewater main
04 May 2023 | Media Release

Housing development in Perth’s north east crowned WA’s most waterwise new land project

Water Minister Simone McGurk has crowned Brabham Estate in the City of Swan the Waterwise Development of the Year at a special recognition event celebrating Western Australia's most water efficient new urban areas.

  • Community
  • Waterwise
  • Waterwise developments
04 May 2023 | Media Release

WA councils leading the way towards a water-efficient future

The State's leading waterwise councils have been crowned at a special event to recognise leading sustainability practices and the water saving efforts of Western Australian local governments and aquatic centres.

  • Community
  • Waterwise
  • Waterwise councils
04 May 2023 | Media Release

WA businesses save more than 11 billion litres of drinking water in 2021-22

Western Australian businesses have been celebrated for saving more than 11 billion litres of precious drinking water in 2021-22 at a special event attended by Water Minister Simone McGurk today.

  • Community
  • Waterwise
  • Waterwise businesses
02 May 2023 | Media Release

New homes in the pipeline through $55 million water investment

Development of more than 15,000 new homes across Perth will be unlocked through a $55 million McGowan Government investment in strategic water and wastewater infrastructure, announced ahead of next week's State Budget.

  • Builders
  • Residential
  • Perth
  • Projects
  • Wastewater
Water Minister Simone McGurk and Water Corporation Head of Development Services Lijun Mo

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