Nanarup has been selected as the preferred location for a proposed seawater desalination plant, marking a key step in planning a new climate-resilient water source for Western Australia’s Lower Great
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New funding strengthens water quality of WA estuaries
A new funding boost is strengthening efforts to protect Western Australia’s rivers and estuaries, with more than $2 million committed over four years to improve water quality outcomes through sustainable
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Why water efficiency is critical for long-term resilience
In a low rainfall, outback environment like Kalgoorlie-Boulder, water efficiency is not a lifestyle choice. It is a core component of long-term service reliability, liveability and resilience.
With limited
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How Western Australian water planning is shaping the state’s future
Western Australian water management has long been shaped by a climate that is hotter, drier and more variable than almost anywhere else in the country.
For Water Corporation CEO Pat Donovan, the future
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Lake Kununurra levels to drop for essential Ord irrigation works
Water Corporation is preparing to temporarily lower water levels in Lake Kununurra to carry out essential maintenance works on the Ord irrigation scheme during the 2025–26 wet season.
The works will
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Blocked drains in Collie highlight ongoing wastewater misuse
Water Corporation is urging residents in Collie to rethink what goes down household toilets and sinks after a series of significant blockages were recently cleared from the town’s wastewater network.
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Connected by Water invites Australia to learn in Western Australia
Western Australia sits a long way from the eastern states, and Peter Spencer knows the distance better than most. As a senior figure at Water Corporation and past President of the Australian Water Association’s
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PASS Award win puts calcite handling safety in the spotlight
When Scott Easton from Water Corporation was named the 2025 winner of the WIOA Problem Accepted Solution Supplied Award, the recognition reflected more than a single improvement. It acknowledged a sustained,
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WA planning reform embeds water policy in development decisions
Western Australia has released a new State Planning Policy for water, signalling a significant shift in how water resources, infrastructure and climate risk are considered in land-use planning and development
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Northern Territory wins Australia’s best tasting tap water
The Northern Territory is celebrating a national win after securing the title of Australia’s best-tasting tap water for 2025.
The award, judged by the Water Industry Operations Association of Australia,
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WA water project investment delivers record boost for local industry
Western Australia has recorded its largest year of infrastructure spending through Water Corporation, with $1.59 billion in contracts awarded to local businesses in 2024–25. The milestone reflects how
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