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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
26 Aug 2026 | Media Release

Record number of waterwise plants provided for WA gardens

Western Australians will be able to claim free or subsidised native plants from their local councils over the next 12 months, with the return of Water Corporation's Waterwise Greening Scheme, which helped fund a record number waterwise plants in 2025-26.

  • Waterwise programs
  • Plants
  • Grants
  • Climate change
Minister for Water Daniel Pastorelli with Waterwise Manager Damien Postma in native garden
18 Aug 2026 | Media Release

Brighter water future for Kadjina following $1.9 million upgrades

A safe, reliable supply of drinking water is now available in the Fitzroy Valley community of Kadjina following the completion of $1.9 million water infrastructure upgrades, lifting a long-standing water quality advisory.

  • North West
  • Projects
30 Jul 2026 | Media Release

Dalyellup makes a splash as 100th Water Corporation community artwork

A striking new mural has transformed a wastewater pump station in Dalyellup, becoming the 100th artwork in Water Corporation’s popular Splash of Colour program, which uses public art to celebrate Western Australians’ connection to water.

  • Community
  • South West
27 Jul 2026 | Media Release

Negotiations progress for Yindjibarndi to acquire desalination plant

The Cook Labor Government and Rio Tinto are working with Yindjibarndi WaterCo to potentially acquire the Dampier Seawater Desalination Plant (DSDP), a critical piece of infrastructure which will support the delivery of housing and jobs in the Pilbara.

  • North West
  • Water sources
10 Jul 2026 | Media Release

Construction contracts awarded for Goldfields Pipeline upgrades

The Cook Labor Government is one step closer to delivering the $543 million upgrade of the Goldfields and Agricultural Water Supply Scheme (GAWSS), with contracts awarded to replace 44.5 kilometres of ageing sections of the Goldfields Pipeline.

  • Goldfields
  • Projects

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