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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.

Work begins on upgrades to Western Australia's longest pipeline

The Cook Labor Government has broken ground on upgrades to Western Australia's longest water pipeline, with the government's strong financial management allowing it to deliver essential infrastructure needed to grow and create jobs in the Goldfields and Wheatbelt as part of the government's Seven Cities plan.

$543m upgrades to Goldfields and Agricultural Water Supply Scheme
16 Mar 2026 | Media Release

Alkimos desalination project milestone securing WA's water future

Construction of the Cook Government's $2.8 billion Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant (ASDP) has reached another significant step with the arrival of Australia's largest registered jack‑up barge.

ASDP site within the Alkimos Water Precinct
14 Mar 2026 | Media Release

Palmyra wastewater main burst

We are responding to a sewer main burst on Aurelian Street, Palmyra, which resulted in a localised wastewater overflow.

  • Wastewater
  • Perth
13 Mar 2026 | Media Release

Top graduate program delivers new STEM training opportunities

Water Corporation's long running graduate program continues to set the benchmark for training and development in Western Australia, providing emerging science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals with opportunities to build their careers in the water sector.

  • Careers
  • Education
  • Business
Water Corporation's newest graduates during their induction in February 2026
09 Mar 2026 | Media Release

Community Grants Scheme celebrates 10 years as new round opens

Local not-for-profits and schools are encouraged to apply for grants of up $10,000 through Water Corporation's Kimberley Community Grants Scheme, which this year celebrates a decade of supporting grassroots projects across the region.

  • Community
  • North West
04 Mar 2026 | Media Release

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.

  • In progress
  • Climate change
  • North West
  • Water sources
Rio Tinto's Dampier desalination plant

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