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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
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
29 Jun 2026 | Media Release

Expanded water recycling in Kwinana to boost climate resilience and support emerging industries

The Cook Labor Government is investing $81 million to expand the Kwinana Water Reclamation Plant (KWRP), backing local jobs and giving industry the water security it needs to grow and diversify Western Australia's economy.

  • Business
  • Wastewater
  • Water sources
15 Jun 2026 | Media Release

Construction milestone for biggest water pipeline made in WA

Half of one of the largest water pipelines built in Western Australia has now been laid, marking a major milestone in the Cook Labor Government's $2.8 billion Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant project.

  • Perth
  • Projects
  • Water sources
Crew installing ASDP trunk main

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