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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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12 May 2021 | Media Release

Saving water all in a day’s work for WA’s top waterwise businesses and buildings

Western Australia's top water savers in business and industry were today recognised by Water Minister Dave Kelly for saving more than 9.5 billion litres, or 9.5 Optus Stadiums, of water in 2019-20.

  • Waterwise
  • Community
10 May 2021 | Media Release

Autumn rainfall encourages early sprinkler switch-off across Perth and Peel

Water Minister Dave Kelly said widespread rain, which drenched large parts of the State last week, should encourage Western Australians to switch off their sprinklers now.

  • Bores
  • Watering
  • Waterwise
10 May 2021 | Media Release

Additional wastewater testing in response to recent community cases in Perth and new online dashboard launched

Western Australia's COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program has responded to the recently reported community cases of COVID-19 in Perth with additional sampling in locations in metropolitan Perth.

  • Community
  • COVID-19
  • Wastewater
07 May 2021 | Media Release

Perth weekly water update - 7 May 2021

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

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

Australia’s first leak detection dog celebrates birthday lunch at Parliament House

Australia’s first leak detection dog celebrates birthday lunch at Parliament House

  • Community
  • Environment
  • Leaks

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