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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.

Premier Roger Cook, Water Minister Simone McGurk, Steel Mains CEO Dean Connell and Water Corporation CEO Pat Donovan look inside 1600 steel main pipe

WA’s next major infrastructure project to deliver economic boom

The Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant has marked a major milestone in delivery, with commencement of the WA-manufactured Alkimos to Wanneroo desalination pipeline project.

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07 Feb 2022 | Media Release

Lake Argyle picnic area temporarily closed for maintenance works

Water Corporation is undertaking essential maintenance works on the road to the Lake Argyle picnic area following damage sustained from recent heavy rainfall events.

  • Community
  • Dams
  • North West
07 Feb 2022 | Media Release

New water pipeline to cater for Perth’s booming south-east

Housing development in Perth's south-east will be supported for years to come following completion of a 2.1 kilometres water pipeline servicing the fast-growing suburbs of Mundijong and Whitby.

  • Projects
  • Water sources
04 Feb 2022 | Media Release

Get back to nature at revamped Churchman Brook dam

A new nature playground at the Water Corporation's Churchman Brook dam is the centrepiece of upgraded visitor facilities at the popular Perth dam, unveiled today by Water Minister Dave Kelly.

  • Community
  • Dams
01 Feb 2022 | Media Release

Kimberley residents advised to avoid floodwaters

Kimberley residents are advised to avoid contact with floodwaters which may have been contaminated by wastewater in the wake of rapid, heavy rainfall overnight.

  • Community
  • North West
  • Wastewater
28 Jan 2022 | Media Release

Perth Weekly Water Update - 28 January 2022

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

  • Climate change
  • Dams
  • Water sources

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