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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
25 Feb 2026 | Media Release

$10 million project to bolster water supply security in Guilderton

Construction is set to begin on a 7.4‑kilometre pipeline linking Sovereign Hill to Guilderton in the Shire of Gingin as part of a joint Albanese and Cook government initiative designed to safeguard local drinking water supplies from the effects of climate change.

  • In progress
20 Feb 2026 | Media Release

Households urged to save bucketloads as new campaign prompts waterwise reminder

Water Corporation is urging Perth households to get back to the basics of being waterwise in a new campaign, with data revealing an increase in residential water use.

  • Residential
  • Waterwise
  • Climate change
Blue buckets in a backyard garden with the words - WA - We're wasting bucketloads
03 Feb 2026 | Media Release

Nanarup proposed location for low-impact desalination

Nanarup has been chosen as the site for the proposed small‑scale seawater desalination plant, a vital project that will secure the Lower Great Southern region's water future and support its continued growth.

  • Great Southern
  • Projects
  • Water sources
16 Jan 2026 | Media Release

Water Corporation to lower Lake Kununurra for essential work

Water Corporation will be lowering the water level of Lake Kununurra this wet season to complete important maintenance work to the irrigation scheme.

  • Community
  • Dams
  • Irrigation
  • North West
  • Projects
Sunset over the Ord dam
02 Jan 2026 | Media Release

Cook Government boosts female representation on Water Corporation Board

Two influential leaders with decades of experience in governance, infrastructure, and public policy have been appointed to Water Corporation’s Board.

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