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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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27 Jan 2021 | Media Release

$750,000 tree canopy grant program to help combat urban heat

Local governments in Perth and Peel will be able to expand efforts to reduce urban heat under a once-off $750,000 grant program, announced today by Water Minister Dave Kelly.

  • Climate change
  • Environment
  • Grants
25 Jan 2021 | Media Release

Beautiful birdlife mural unwraps $2.5m dam recreational upgrades program

A stunning new birdlife mural at Wungong Dam starts a major upgrade program at some of Water Corporation's popular Perth dam recreational areas, announced today by Water Minister Dave Kelly.

  • Community
  • Dams
25 Jan 2021 | Media Release

Beautiful birdlife mural soars high at Wungong Dam

The bird watching platform at Wungong Dam in the City of Armadale has been spectacularly brought to life by Western Australian mural artist Brenton See.

  • Community
  • Dams
22 Jan 2021 | Media Release

Perth Weekly Water Update - 22 January 2021

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

  • Climate change
  • Community
  • Dams
Perth weekly water update
22 Jan 2021 | Media Release

Latest wastewater testing results across Perth and regional WA show no unexpected detection of COVID-19

The McGowan Government's comprehensive wastewater testing program across Western Australia has continued to return no expected detection of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

  • Community
  • COVID-19
  • Wastewater

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