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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.

Premier Roger Cook, Water Minister Simone McGurk, Steel Mains CEO Dean Connell and Water Corporation CEO Pat Donovan look inside 1600 steel main pipe

WA’s next major infrastructure project to deliver economic boom

The Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant has marked a major milestone in delivery, with commencement of the WA-manufactured Alkimos to Wanneroo desalination pipeline project.

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25 Aug 2025 | Media Release

Margaret River charity gets a helping hand from competition winners

Margaret River charity, River Angels, will be better able to support families impacted by cancer thanks to local Water Corporation employees who’ve donated prize money won during a niche industry competition in Perth.

  • South West
  • Community
  • Regional careers
13 Aug 2025 | Media Release

Albany wastewater network upgraded as part of Cook Government investment in regional infrastructure

A $17.2 million project to upgrade Albany's wastewater network ensure the region has reliable wastewater services is now complete.

  • Great Southern
  • Wastewater
Work is underway on Albany's wastewater network
04 Aug 2025 | Media Release

Wilson Inlet sandbar set to be opened this week

A channel connecting Denmark’s Wilson Inlet to the Southern Ocean is expected to be opened on Wednesday, 6 August following a meeting between stakeholders.

  • Denmark
  • Great Southern
29 Jul 2025 | Media Release

Desalination the preferred choice to support Exmouth's water future

Seawater desalination has been selected as the preferred next major drinking water source for Exmouth, supporting long-term economic and community growth and alleviating demand for groundwater in one of Australia’s most iconic tourist towns.

  • In planning
  • Climate change
  • Mid West
  • Projects
  • Water sources
Girl drinking water
24 Jul 2025 | Media Release

$40 million water supply upgrades flow across Perth

Thousands more households across Perth will benefit from improved water supply reliability under the second tranche of a $40.4 million program to upgrade water pipes.

Contractors working on pipe renewals

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