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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
03 Jul 2025 | Media Release

Desalination key to securing sustainable water future for Lower Great Southern

Nanarup and Sandpatch within the City of Albany are the new areas under consideration for a proposed seawater desalination plant to help secure a sustainable and reliable water supply for the Lower Great Southern beyond 2030.

  • Great Southern
  • Water sources
Point King Lighthouse
30 Jun 2025 | Media Release

Celebrating 30 years of waterwise learning in WA schools

Water Corporation's Waterwise Schools education program is celebrating a major milestone, marking 30 years of educating Western Australian students on the value of water and importance of conservation.

  • Waterwise programs
Hillarys Primary School students during Water Corporations waterwise education program
24 Jun 2025 | Media Release

Community spirit thrives in the Kimberley with local grant boost

Fourteen grassroots groups across the Kimberley have shared in nearly $80,000 in funding through Water Corporation's Kimberley Community Grants Scheme, supporting projects that uplift and connect local communities.

  • Community
  • Grants
  • North West
11 Jun 2025 | Media Release

Major budget boost to water supply for Goldfields and Wheatbelt

Water supply to the Goldfields and Wheatbelt will be bolstered through a $543 million 2025-26 State Budget commitment to fast-track the first stage of critical long-term upgrades to the Goldfields and Agricultural Water Supply Scheme (GAWSS).

  • Goldfields
  • Water sources
29 May 2025 | Media Release

Waterwise winter more important than ever after record low rainfall

After consecutive years of near record low rainfall in southern WA, Western Australians are being reminded of the need to save precious water this winter as lawns go dormant with cooler weather.

  • Climate change
  • Watering
  • Waterwise

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