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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.

Wet winter belies true impact of declining streamflow to Perth dams

With recent rainfall across Perth and southern WA, it’s easy to assume our dams are full to brim. But the connection between rainfall and dam levels isn’t so simple. 

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22 Dec 2023 | Media Release

Work ramps up on WA's next major water source

Water Minister Simone McGurk has announced a consortium of Acciona Agua Australia Pty Ltd and Jacobs Group Australia Pty Ltd as the preferred proponent to design, build and operate the future Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant (ASDP).

  • Perth
  • Projects
  • Water sources
20 Dec 2023 | Media Release

New Chair to lead Water Corporation Board

Water Minister Simone McGurk has welcomed the appointment of experienced former resources executive Andrea Sutton as Chair of Water Corporation's Board of Directors.

19 Dec 2023 | Media Release

Important summer safety reminder for visitors to Harvey Dam

Water Corporation and the Shire of Harvey are reminding visitors to Harvey Dam to follow the rules so everyone can have a great day out.

14 Dec 2023 | Media Release

Dunsborough Primary gets an A+ for water savings

The results are in. Dunsborough Primary School has graduated from Water Corporation’s Waterwise Towns program with flying colours.

  • Community
  • South West
  • Waterwise
Dunsborough Primary School gardener Todd Hadden shows Year 6 students Eloise Brown, Lottie Reid, Seb Fairclough and Archie Whiteland how the high-tech system uses satellite data to control watering
11 Dec 2023 | Media Release

Water Corporation to lower Lake Kununurra for essential work

Water Corporation will lower the water level of Lake Kununurra from 8 to 22 January 2024 to complete important maintenance work to the irrigation scheme.

  • Irrigation
  • North West

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