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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
06 May 2026 | Media Release

Two WA councils share in top Waterwise prize

Two local governments - one metropolitan and one regional - have received top honours for outstanding leadership in water conservation at an event recognising the State's most Waterwise councils.

  • Waterwise councils
  • Waterwise programs
2026 Waterwise Council winners
06 May 2026 | Media Release

Mid West Ports Authority claims WAs top waterwise honour

The Mid West Ports Authority has been named Western Australia's 2026 Platinum Waterwise Business of the Year 2026 after slashing its water use by 33 per cent in less than 12 months.

  • Business
  • Waterwise businesses
  • Waterwise developments
Mid West Ports Authority - Waterwise Winner
01 May 2026 | Media Release

Joint media statement - $23 million project to boost Jurien Bays water supply

Construction is underway on a $23 million project to strengthen Jurien Bay's drinking water supply, delivering an additional 100 million litres each year to meet growing demand and improve reliability as the effects of climate change intensify.

  • In progress
  • Mid West
Jurien Bay signage 2026
26 Apr 2026 | Media Release

Cook Government boosts water security with record budget funding

The Cook Labor Government is securing Western Australia's water future, investing $2.7 billion next financial year to deliver safe, reliable and sustainable water supplies for future generations.

ASDP site within the Alkimos Water Precinct
16 Apr 2026 | Media Release

Changes to sprinkler roster now in effect 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

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