2024
Warm weather prompts waterwise reminder for festive travellers
Holidaymakers are being urged to remain waterwise this festive season, with warm weather and an influx of visitors likely to see increased demand for drinking water in some of WA’s most popular tourist towns.
Enjoy summer at Harvey Dam safely and responsibly
As we welcome visitors to Harvey Dam this summer, Water Corporation and the Shire of Harvey remind everyone to enjoy the beautiful facilities and freshwater fishing opportunities responsibly.
WA’s next major infrastructure project to deliver economic boom
The Cook Government’s next major infrastructure project, the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant, has marked a major milestone in delivery - with commencement of the WA-manufactured Alkimos to Wanneroo desalination pipeline project.
Community collaboration brings burst of colour to Bellevue
A wastewater pump station on Elder Way in Bellevue has been given a colourful makeover after being transformed into a public mural as part of Water Corporation’s Splash of Colour program.
![Local Noongar artist Justin Martin [back row, right], Year 4/5 class from Clayton View Primary School with teacher Jodie Lander, and Water Corporation representatives by the new community artwork on a wastewater pump station on Elder Way, Bellevue, as part of Water Corporation’s Splash of Colour program.](/-/media/WaterCorp/Image-Gallery/Media-releases/2024/December-2024/WC_00995_WC_Justin_School.JPG?h=393&w=700&la=en&hash=02E776CA2D36774AD180FCDB0865274C)
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.
Reminder- Water supply can be impacted during a cyclone
Water Corporation is reminding North West residents to prepare their homes and store drinking water ahead of the cyclone season.
Water bill support extended to more Western Australians in hardship
More Western Australians experiencing financial hardship will be eligible for assistance with their water bills under changes to Water Corporation's Start Over program.
West Aussies warned not to rely on scheme water during a bushfire
Water Corporation is reminding residents who stay and defend property against a bushfire to have an independent water supply, as damaged infrastructure and power outage can quickly lead to a loss of scheme water supply.
Savings keep flowing with more waterwise offers in Great Southern
Waterwise offers are now available to eligible residents in 17 Great Southern towns, helping save valuable drinking water in the lead up to another hot, dry summer.
Savings keep flowing with more waterwise offers in the Goldfields
Free waterwise offers are now available to residents of seven Goldfields towns, helping save precious drinking water in the lead up to another hot, dry summer.
Savings keep flowing with more waterwise offers in the Mid West
Waterwise offers are now available to eligible residents of five Mid West towns, helping save precious drinking water in the lead up to another hot, dry summer.
Savings keep flowing with more waterwise offers in the North West
Waterwise offers are now available to eligible residents in eight North West towns, helping save precious drinking water as the region faces a future with less rainfall.
Savings keep flowing with more waterwise offers in the South West
Waterwise offers are now available to eligible residents in 19 South West towns, helping save precious drinking water in the lead up to another hot, dry summer.
Waterwise offer launched to ease pressure on dams
A new spring waterwise offer to help save 155 million litres of valuable water is now available, with rainfall run-off into Perth's dams remaining significantly below average despite the wet weather.
Water Corporation to open Wilson Inlet sandbar
Water Corporation will open the Wilson Inlet sandbar in Denmark on Wednesday 25 September in agreement with the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER), Shire of Denmark and City of Albany.
Boosting reliability with $40 million injection into Perth's water pipes
Thousands of households across Perth will benefit from improved water supply reliability under a $40.4 million Cook Government investment in water main upgrades.
Millions of pines planted as Water Corporation targets net zero
Water Corporation has taken a further step towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions after establishing pine plantations in WA's South West to help offset carbon emissions.
Landmark project underway to secure Onslow's water future
Regional Western Australia's first public seawater desalination plant is taking shape in Onslow under a $94 million program by the Cook Government and Water Corporation to secure the town's long-term drinking water supply.
Wastewater works underway to support growth in Perth's north-east
Construction is set to begin on a $73 million Water Corporation project to deliver essential wastewater infrastructure in Perth's fast-growing north-east.
Water utilities unite to improve service standards in Aboriginal communities
WA’s Water Corporation is set to play a leading role in a new national working group formed to help advance water service standards in Aboriginal communities.
Demand blooms for waterwise plants following long, hot summer
Hundreds of thousands of free or subsidised native plants will be available from some local councils this financial year to help Western Australians reduce water use in the garden.
Local flora and fauna splashed across Cranbrook cabinet
Adorned with native flora and fauna and a ‘splash’ of bright colours, Cranbrook town centre is home to Water Corporation’s latest Splash of Colour project.
Albany Athletics Club set to save with waterwise makeover
Around 400,000 litres of precious drinking water – equivalent to 10 backyard swimming pools – will be saved by the Albany Athletics Club each year thanks to a waterwise makeover of its Sanford Road clubhouse.
Taps begin to flow on Denmark Pipeline
From mid-July, around 2,500 homes and businesses in Denmark will, for the first time, begin receiving most of their drinking water via the $25 million Denmark Pipeline.
Hillarys rescue highlights pitfalls of illegally accessing Water Corporation infrastructure
The recent dramatic rescue in Hillarys (25 June) of a man stuck down a 3-metre-deep hole highlights the dangers of digging near water and sewer pipelines, as Water Corporation reports weekly occurrences of both unauthorised and unsafe excavations.
Smart meters to save more precious water in Exmouth
Around 1600 smart meters will be rolled out across Exmouth from mid-July under the Cook Government’s $1.25 million project to improve water efficiency and help customers reduce their bills.
New water source in Djarindjin marks brighter future
Djarindjin is benefiting from a $20.4m investment in new water infrastructure, as the Cook Government continues to lay the long-term foundations for safer and more reliable water services in Aboriginal communities.
New playground and facilities give facelift to popular Perth dam
Visitors to one of Perth's most popular dam recreation areas, Serpentine Dam, can now enjoy a new nature-based playground and improved facilities, thanks to an upgrade by Water Corporation.
Shapes and colours of Wattle Grove splashed across pump station
The distinct shapes of banksia leaves and the colours of the environment have been painted on a Water Corporation pump station in Wattle Grove to turn it into a giant work of art.
Winter rainfall signals now is the time to save precious water
With the annual Winter Sprinkler Switch-off beginning this weekend, residents across Perth and parts of southern Western Australia are being reminded to turn off garden irrigation to conserve precious water supplies for when they are needed most.
Recycled water helping to fund community projects in the Kimberley
Upgrades to a BMX track, repairs to an iconic outdoor cinema, and a new ice machine for a local football club are among 13 projects to share in nearly $80,000 under Water Corporation's 2024 Kimberley Community Grants Scheme.
Water Corporation buildings blossom with a colourful touch
Water Corporation's Splash of Colour program has transformed two faded pump stations in Orelia and St James into vibrant public murals.
Program to improve Aboriginal community water services brings opportunities for Kimberley businesses
Special industry forums have been held in Broome and Kununurra to help Kimberley-based Aboriginal businesses learn about contracting opportunities under Water Corporation’s Aboriginal Communities Water Services (ACWS) program.
Wastewater upgrade supports population growth in Geraldton
The construction of at least 1,000 new homes in Geraldton's fast-growing northern coastal corridor has received a boost with new wastewater infrastructure now in place at Glenfield Beach.
Mandurah crowned top waterwise council for second time
The City of Mandurah and Wanneroo Aquamotion have taken top honours at the 2024 Waterwise Recognition Awards.
Fremantle neighbourhood crowned WA's top waterwise development
A housing development that is part of a national science research network is 2024's Waterwise Development of the Year.
Age no barrier to saving billions of litres of water
2024 Waterwise Business of the Year, RAAFA’s Merriwa Estate, while Workzone East, in Perth, crowned Waterwise Building of the Year.
State Budget delivers major environment and water investment
The Cook Labor Government's commitment to strong environmental protections and Western Australia's water security will be bolstered by $536 million in new investments in the 2024-25 State Budget.
Careers in the pipeline as Aboriginal students visit local drinking water dams
A group of Clontarf Foundation students have had an insight into career opportunities in the water industry during a recent visit to two of Perth’s most important drinking water dams.
Waterwise makes a splash at National Water Awards
Western Australia chalked up a second win on the night, with the Water Corporation's Waterwise Schools Education Program winning the Customer Experience Award
Work underway to secure future scheme water supply to Perth Hills and beyond
A vital project to secure drinking water to over 24,000 properties in the Perth Hills and as far afield as Kalgoorlie-Boulder is ramping up, with Water Corporation beginning work on a key 1.2km pipeline section in Helena Valley.
Cook Government piping $80 million into WA's water networks
The Cook Government is investing in the future reliability of Western Australia's water and wastewater networks with a $79.9 million investment to be funded in the 2024-25 State Budget.
$37 million infrastructure supports growth in Perth's north
A $37 million Western Australian Government project to support growth in Perth's northern suburbs by providing reliable wastewater and drainage services has been completed.
Free waterwise offers still available in 21 Great Southern communities
Free waterwise showerheads and rainwater tank rebates are still available across 21 Great Southern towns, with residents being encouraged to take advantage of offers while stocks last.
Perth's next major water source contract to deliver jobs boost
More than 1,300 local jobs, including for Western Australian apprentices and trainees, will be created and supported under a new major contract to design, build and operate Perth's next large-scale seawater desalination plant.
Improved water security for Goldfields and Wheatbelt in the pipeline
Future upgrades to the Goldfields and Agricultural Water Supply Scheme (GAWSS) are being prioritised with the Cook Government investing $15 million to help support long-term economic development in the Goldfields and Wheatbelt.
New water projects to support housing and development in City of Swan
A new primary school in Henley Brook is among the first developments to benefit from a $36.5 million WA Government investment in water and wastewater infrastructure in the City of Swan.
Mandurah residents among first to receive new smart water meters
More than 4,000 properties across Mandurah will be some of the first to receive a smart water meter under a new Water Corporation pilot to assess the technology's future potential.
Funding now available to support grassroots projects in the Kimberley
Schools, community groups and not-for-profit organisations are being encouraged to apply for individual grants of up to $10,000 under Water Corporation’s Kimberley Community Grants Scheme.
'Windows of opportunity' revive iconic Cervantes storage tank
Cervantes Primary School's old water tank received a new lease of life thanks to a collaboration between Water Corporation, a local artist and the school community.
Upgrades to century-old pipes in East Fremantle now complete
Water Corporation has completed vital upgrades to 100-year-old water mains in parts of East Fremantle, Palmyra and Bicton, ensuring the ongoing reliability of water supply to the area.
Artists bring splash of colour to Water Corporation assets
Water Corporation's 'Splash of Colour' program has brought life to a faded pump station near a popular Bayswater coffee spot.
New sustainable water sources under investigation in Exmouth
Important work is underway to identify Exmouth's next drinking water source, to support the continued development and prosperity of one of Australia's most popular tourism towns.
Water supply Warren Blackwood region - restricting non-essential water use
Due to an operational issue at the Bridgetown reservoir, customers in the Bridgetown area are asked to please limit water use to essential purposes until Sunday 11 February.
Innovative water-saving trial extended across dams in southern WA
Innovative floating covers that reduce evaporation by more than 70 per cent have been installed at three dams in southern agricultural areas.
Ord Dam safety warning as spillway overflows
Water Corporation has closed Pannikin Bay to ensure public safety as the Ord Dam overflows following heavy rainfall in the East Kimberley.
Central Wheatbelt and Goldfields water supply update
Water supply has stabilised across the Central Wheatbelt and Goldfields with water storage levels recovering following the extensive power outage in the regions.
WA's largest water resource recovery facility to set new standard in sustainability
Work has begun on a $238.5 million upgrade of Western Australia's largest water resource recovery facility, setting a new benchmark in sustainably converting wastewater into clean water, renewable energy, and other valuable resources.
Port Hedland water outage - 12 January 2024
Customers in Port Hedland are experiencing a temporary water outage following a leak on a water main that supplies the town’s high-level storage tank.