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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
09 Nov 2022 | Media Release

Waterwise initiatives helping WA public schools save millions of litres of precious water

Water Minister Dave Kelly today announced a new cross-government partnership and program designed to help State schools save precious groundwater.

  • Waterwise
  • Watering
  • Irrigation
Minister Kelly, MLA Mathew Hughes, Lesmurdie Senior High School Principal Kerry Chipchase, Gardener Jeffrey Lever and Water Corporation Demand Delivery Coordinator Mel Sklenars
03 Nov 2022 | Media Release

Harvey River restoration project recognised at state awards

A unique project to support marine life in the Harvey River was recognised at the annual Western Australian Water Association Awards in Perth last week.

  • Drainage
  • Environment
  • South West
  • Projects
Members of the project team from Water Corporation, Harvey River Restoration Taskforce, Harvey Aboriginal Corporation at the AWA Awards
02 Nov 2022 | Media Release

Local artist adds splash of colour to East Fremantle

The Swan River (Derbarl Yerrigan) is the inspiration behind a colourful community artwork now adorning a brick wastewater pump station in East Fremantle.

  • Community
  • Waterwise
31 Oct 2022 | Media Release

Perth Monthly Water Update - October 2022

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

  • Climate change
  • Dams
  • Water sources
21 Oct 2022 | Media Release

Students celebrated as waterwise competition reaches new heights

Western Australian high school students have pitched a series of innovative water-saving ideas to industry experts at the annual event attended by Water Minister Dave Kelly today.

  • Community
  • Waterwise
  • Climate change

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