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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
02 Oct 2026 | Media Release

New water treatment plant works begin in Djarindjin

Construction has started on a new water treatment plant in Djarindjin, 170 kilometres north-east of Broome, to provide a new long-term water source for the Dampier Peninsula community.

Minister visit to Djarindijin community
02 Oct 2026 | Media Release

Give your garden the 'Slip, Slop, Slap' ahead of summer

Perth households are being encouraged to get their gardens ready for summer now, helping lawns and plants cope with warmer conditions while sticking to two rostered watering days.

  • Waterwise
  • Climate change
  • Residential
Soil
15 Sep 2026 | Media Release

Wungong Dam upgrade opens nature to more visitors

More Western Australians will have a reason to visit Perth's Hills, with upgraded facilities at Wungong Dam in Bedfordale creating a more welcoming, accessible, and family-friendly experience for visitors to enjoy.

  • Dams
  • Community
  • Perth
Water Minister Daniel Pastorelli, Hugh Jones MLA and Armadale Mayor Ruth Butterfield join Water Corp crew and Year 6 students from Armadale Primary at Wungong Dam's Splash of Colour Mural
03 Sep 2026 | Media Release

Every drop counts after dry winter delivers little to WA dams

Western Australians are being urged to be extra vigilant with household water use this spring after below-average winter rainfall delivered the lowest dam streamflow in a decade.

  • Water sources
  • Waterwise
  • Climate change
The dam wall and walkway at Mundaring Weir
01 Sep 2026 | Media Release

Alkimos Desalination Plant marks marine milestone

Two of the longest undersea tunnels in Australia have been completed, marking another major construction milestone for the Cook Labor Government's $2.8 billion Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant (ASDP).

  • Projects
  • Water sources

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