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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
22 Oct 2025 | Media Release

Water Corporation celebrates 25 years of driving WA's sustainable water future

A pioneering research and development program that has fostered hundreds of innovative water-saving solutions across Western Australia is celebrating a major milestone.

Water Minister visits the Water Corporation Innovation Precinct
15 Oct 2025 | Media Release

New pup on the block as Piper joins WA's leak detection pack

A six-month-old Cocker Spaniel with an acute sense of smell is the latest recruit in a Cook Government supported-program that is helping prevent water loss and costly repairs across Western Australia.

Piper in park
10 Oct 2025 | Media Release

WA’s next major water source reaches project milestone

The largest steel water main pipeline ever made in Western Australia is now being laid as part of the next step in the Cook Labor Government’s $2.8 billion Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant (ASDP).

  • In progress
  • Projects
  • Water sources
First extra large pipe gets laid with celebrations all round
03 Oct 2025 | Media Release

Program to reduce groundwater use reaches milestone

A Cook Government initiative to help local councils build climate resilient suburbs while also reducing groundwater usage has reached a major milestone.

  • Waterwise councils
  • Waterwise programs
Irrigation in park
03 Sep 2025 | Media Release

Waterwise offers available to help WA households save water

Households across Western Australia can take advantage of a range of waterwise offers this spring, as part of a Cook Government program helping to conserve drinking water and reduce bills ahead of summer.

  • Community
  • Offers
  • Waterwise
Man checking irrigation

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