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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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02 Mar 2023 | Media Release

Pannikin Bay closed on the Ord Dam as spillway overflows

Water Corporation has closed Pannikin Bay and is urging people in the East Kimberley to avoid the area, as the Ord Dam overflows following heavy rainfall.

  • Community
  • Dams
  • North West
16 Feb 2023 | Media Release

Repairs progressing to fix damaged wastewater main in Fitzroy Crossing

Water Corporation crews are progressing repairs to a damaged wastewater main over the Martuwarra (Fitzroy) River.

  • Service alert
  • Wastewater
  • Water issues
  • Water supply alerts
  • North West
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01 Feb 2023 | Media Release

$37 million investment in Mandurah wastewater infrastructure

Water Minister Simone McGurk has announced the start of a $37 million upgrade to Mandurah's largest Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF), in a project that will help cater for future growth in the region.

  • Water sources
  • Peel
  • Wastewater
31 Jan 2023 | Media Release

Residents of inner northern suburbs advised of possible water supply impacts

Residents in parts of North Perth, Mount Lawley, Coolbinia, Menora, Inglewood and Yokine may experience short-term water supply impacts due to essential network repairs.

  • Outages
  • Service alert
  • Water supply alerts
  • Water issues
30 Jan 2023 | Media Release

Perth Monthly Water Update - January 2023

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

  • Climate change
  • Dams
  • Water sources

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