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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.

Rio Tinto's Dampier desalination plant

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.

Expanded desalination plant to help secure Pilbaras water supply
19 Nov 2021 | Media Release

Perth weekly water update - 19 November 2021

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

  • Climate change
  • Dams
  • Water sources
19 Nov 2021 | Media Release

Plan to rebalance precious groundwater resources

The McGowan Government has released draft plans to rebalance Perth and Mandurah's precious groundwater resources, which are at risk from the impacts of climate change and increasing use.

  • Bores
  • Climate change
  • Environment
  • Water sources
12 Nov 2021 | Media Release

Perth weekly water update - 12 November 2021

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

  • Climate change
  • Community
  • Dams
05 Nov 2021 | Media Release

Perth weekly water update - 5 November 2021

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

  • Climate change
  • Community
  • Dams
05 Nov 2021 | Media Release

Lake Grace dam recognised for its historical and scientific values

A square dam with a concrete inlet chute and a 'wave-like' roaded catchment based in Lake Grace in the eastern Wheatbelt has been added to the Register of Heritage Places.

  • Dams
  • Great Southern
  • History

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