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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
16 Apr 2026 | Media Release

Changes to sprinkler roster now in affect across City of Karratha

Water Corporation is reminding customers in the City of Karratha that sprinklers rosters have now changed to three days per week to help protect the region’s drinking water supply.

  • Waterwise
  • North West
  • Irrigation
A rotary sprinkler watering lawn
31 Mar 2026 | Media Release

Emergency wastewater works on Bull Creek Drive, Bull Creek

We are conducting emergency wastewater works on Bull Creek Drive, Bull Creek.

  • Wastewater
  • Perth
25 Mar 2026 | Media Release

Turn off sprinklers ahead of Cyclone Narelle rainfall

Households in Perth and Peel are urged to switch off their sprinklers ahead of the heavy rainfall forecast in coming days.

  • Waterwise
  • Watering
  • Residential
A pop up sprinkler watering lawn
25 Mar 2026 | Media Release

Clean drinking water restored to most remote Aboriginal community in WA

Clean drinking water has been restored to Western Australia's most remote Aboriginal community, as part of the Cook Government's long-term commitment to lift the standard of water services in Aboriginal communities.

  • North West
  • Water sources
  • Projects
22 Mar 2026 | Media Release

Key agreements to power WA's renewable energy future

The Cook Government's energy transition has reached a major milestone, with government agreeing to buy power from soon-to-be-built wind farms in regional WA.

  • Climate change

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