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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
01 Feb 2023 | Media Release

$37 million investment in Mandurah wastewater infrastructure

Water Minister Simone McGurk has announced the start of a $37 million upgrade to Mandurah's largest Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF), in a project that will help cater for future growth in the region.

  • Water sources
  • Peel
  • Wastewater
30 Jan 2023 | Media Release

Perth Monthly Water Update - January 2023

Latest metro water use, dam levels, streamflow and rainfall data.

  • Climate change
  • Dams
  • Water sources
24 Jan 2023 | Media Release

CY O’Connor’s Golden Pipeline celebrates 120 years of service

The Goldfields Water Supply Scheme pipeline is marking its 120th anniversary today, underlining its significant contribution to the development of Western Australia.

  • Goldfields
  • History
  • Water sources
23 Jan 2023 | Media Release

Busselton’s Vasse Diversion Drain mural shortlisted for national street art award

‘Preserve and Conserve’, painted on Water Corporations’ recently upgraded Vasse Diversion Drain, has been shortlisted for the 2022 Australian Street Art Awards’ Best External Mural gong.

  • Community
  • Drainage
  • South West
  • Waterwise
20 Jan 2023 | Media Release

Fishing remains prohibited at public drinking water dams during marron season

Fishers are reminded that marron fishing remains prohibited at protected public dams and catchments during marron season, says Water Corporation, following a recent increase in illegal marroning.

  • Community
  • Dams
  • Water sources

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