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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
22 Oct 2026 | Media Release

Major wastewater upgrades to unlock 60,000 homes in central Perth

Planning is underway on a major upgrade of Perth's oldest wastewater treatment plant, supporting work by the Cook Labor Government to create 60,000 future homes across the city's inner and western suburbs and several hundred new jobs.

  • Perth
  • Wastewater
19 Oct 2026 | Media Release

Expanded eligibility for households to be more waterwise

A record number of towns across Western Australia will be eligible for new waterwise offers and rebates to improve water efficiency around the home and save precious drinking water.

  • Waterwise
  • South West
  • Rebates
  • North West
  • Mid West
Water leak
13 Oct 2026 | Media Release

Global recognition for WAs climate-smart water leadership

Western Australia's approach to sustainable drinking water supply in a drying climate has earned global recognition, with Water Corporation named a Climate Smart Utility at the International Water Association's World Water Congress and Exhibition.

  • Environment
  • Projects
  • Waterwise
  • Climate change
09 Oct 2026 | Media Release

Sprinkler roster to be rolled out to protect Esperance's groundwater

New watering arrangements will be introduced for the whole Shire of Esperance and the town of Munglinup to help secure the area's groundwater supply for the future.

  • Great Southern
  • Water sources
  • Waterwise
Waterwise irrigation sprinkler
09 Oct 2026 | Media Release

Australian-first waterwise guide helping WA mining camps save precious water

Mining camps across regional Western Australia are being recognised for their waterwise leadership under a new program that has inspired an Australian-first industry guide to water efficiency.

  • Mid West
  • Waterwise businesses
  • Waterwise
Waterwise sprinkler

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