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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 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
21 Mar 2026 | Media Release

Made Possible by Water: document outlining WA's water future

A Cook Government document designed to kick‑start an important State‑wide conversation about how Western Australia secures its long‑term water future in a drying climate has been launched.

  • Climate change
  • Water sources
17 Mar 2026 | Media Release

Community feedback sought on Lower Great Southern desalination

Albany residents who live near or regularly use the Nanarup area are being encouraged to apply for Water Corporation’s community consultation group, as it seeks local feedback on the proposed small-scale desalination plant.

  • Great Southern
  • Community
  • Water sources
16 Mar 2026 | Media Release

Alkimos desalination project milestone securing WA's water future

Construction of the Cook Government's $2.8 billion Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant (ASDP) has reached another significant step with the arrival of Australia's largest registered jack‑up barge.

ASDP site within the Alkimos Water Precinct
13 Mar 2026 | Media Release

Top graduate program delivers new STEM training opportunities

Water Corporation's long running graduate program continues to set the benchmark for training and development in Western Australia, providing emerging science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals with opportunities to build their careers in the water sector.

  • Careers
  • Education
  • Business
Water Corporation's newest graduates during their induction in February 2026

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