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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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28 May 2021 | Media Release

Switch off sprinklers to save precious water this winter

Water Minister Dave Kelly today urged households to help combat the effects of climate change on water supply this winter by switching off garden irrigation to save around five billion litres of precious water.

  • Climate change
  • Community
  • Irrigation
  • Waterwise
21 May 2021 | Media Release

Perth weekly water update - 21 May 2021

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

  • Community
  • Climate change
  • Dams
21 May 2021 | Media Release

Students unite to champion WA’s sustainable water future

Future sustainability champions from eight Western Australian high schools have presented their bright ideas for our State's waterwise future at a special event attended by Water Minister Dave Kelly today.

  • Education
  • Climate change
  • Environment
19 May 2021 | Media Release

Urban Canopy Grant Program delivers thousands of trees across Perth

Water Minister Dave Kelly has announced more than 2,400 trees will be planted in 14 local governments across Perth to help reduce the impacts of urban heat in the face of climate change.

  • Environment
  • Climate change
18 May 2021 | Media Release

Revitalisation project set to bring Harvey River waterways to life

Barren sections of the Harvey River Main Drain will be revitalised as part of a unique trial to create natural habits for wildlife in and around rural drains.

  • Drainage
  • Environment
  • South West

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