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Seawater desalination has been selected as the preferred new drinking water source in Exmouth, supporting the growth of one of our most iconic tourist towns. 🌊 🙌 Currently, the town’s drinking water scheme serves around 3,000 residents and a significant influx of tourists, often operating close to capacity. It is expected the town will require an additional 1.5 billion litres of drinking water each year by 2060. 💧 Government agencies, the Shire of Exmouth, Traditional Owners, environmental and commercial groups, and the local community have been engaged with throughout the planning process. Three potential plant sites have been shortlisted, with further investigations and community consultation to inform the final site selection.

Ever wondered where Perth’s water comes from? 💧 It’s changed a lot over the years due to declining rainfall and a growing population. ☁ These days, we're increasingly using rainfall independent sources like desalination and groundwater replenishment. https://lnkd.in/gSX6Gcj3

Trees provide shade and cooling, promote biodiversity as habitats for local wildlife, and help create beautiful neighbourhoods. 🙌 A few of our teams have recently come together to deliver greener, more liveable outcomes for the community. 🌳 Our Demand Delivery team has worked with Town of Cambridge to help plant over 30,000 seedlings as part of their major revegetation and tree planting initiative at Galup. The seedlings included a mix of wetland and woodland species, carefully selected to support local wildlife, like Snake-Necked Turtles, Carnaby’s Black Cockatoos and Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoos. Members of our Perth Regional Field Services and Liveable Communities teams have also joined in an initiative to improve green spaces in urban areas. This winter, more than 60 native trees were planted across seven sites we manage. The most significant transformation took place at Mayor Rd Overflow Basin in Munster, where 30 native species, including tuarts, peppermint, and marri trees, were planted. These species were selected for their resilience and ecological value in the local climate, offering long-term benefits such as shade, habitat creation, and improved air quality. Even small planting projects like these can make a big impact across our communities. #NationalTreeDay

Know someone finishing school and interested in engineering? 🎓 Our Engineering Associate Traineeship Program could be the perfect next step! Get paid as you: 📄 Earn a Diploma in Civil & Structural Engineering 👷 Gain hands-on, full-time experience 🚧 Work on real projects across WA 🙌 Make a meaningful impact across the state Join our live Q&A webinar to hear directly from current trainees and learn more about this exciting pathway. Head to our website to find out more and register. 👇

The Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant has entered its next major phase of construction, moving from land to sea – with two huge tunnel boring machines beginning their journey this week. Each machine is more than 4 metres in diameter and longer than a football field. 🏗️ The machines will undertake a 12 to 18 month journey below the seabed to construct a 2.5 kilometre intake pipeline and a separate 4 kilometre outfall pipeline. Advanced technology will be used to minimise disturbance to dunes, beach and marine environment. In keeping with tradition, both machines have been named, with the intake machine to be known as Mary and the outfall machine Karli. 🙌 Suggested by a student from nearby Alkimos Beach Primary School, Mary is a nod to Mary the Prophetess - an ancient alchemist known for purifying and distilling liquids. A Water Corp employee put forward Karli, the Whadjuk Noongar word meaning "boomerang," symbolising the Whadjuk people’s connection to the land in Alkimos. The Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant is a vital project that will reduce reliance on groundwater. Learn more >> https://bit.ly/3QJR4y1

A major construction milestone has been reached at the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant, with tunnel boring machines now assembled on site. The project will create 1,500 local WA jobs and, once complete, will supply drinking water to more than 2.5 million West Australians — making sure all Western Australians have access to the infrastructure and services they need.

Meet Rachael, a Customer Service Consultant in our contact centre. 📞 Her team speaks with people from all corners of our state. Whether you have an account or billing query, or are finding it hard to pay your bill, the dedicated team in our contact centre is here to help. 🧑💼 Interested in working with us? We’re currently on the lookout for Customer Service Consultants. Come join a team that's all about making a positive impact in the WA community. Learn more and apply >> https://bit.ly/4kyHs6d

We’ve come a long way when it comes to our water supply, and there’s still more to learn and appreciate. 💧 In their latest article, Perth is OK! takes a thoughtful look at our journey. From the early days of Victoria Dam and the Goldfields Pipeline to today’s efforts in desalination and recycling. It’s a gentle reminder of how far we’ve come, and why every drop really does count.

As NAIDOC Week 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on this year’s powerful theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy. It has been an inspiring opportunity to celebrate 50 years of elevating First Nation voices and acknowledging the leadership, resilience, and cultural pride of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 🖤💛❤️ 💙💚🤍 Throughout the week and across the State, we’ve embraced conversations, supported local Aboriginal businesses, and deepened our understanding of the rich traditions and wisdom passed down by through generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We remain committed to fostering a workplace and community that honours First Nations cultures, histories, and contributions—not just during NAIDOC Week, but every day. We will continue to learn, listen, and stand in solidarity for a more inclusive and respectful future. As we move forward, let’s carry the spirit of NAIDOC Week with us—championing the vision, strength, and legacy of Indigenous communities. Together, we can create lasting change. 🙌

A day in the life — North West Region edition 🚙☀️ Today was one of those days that really highlights the variety and purpose in this role. 🛠️ I kicked off the morning with a DRM (Daily Review Meeting) alongside our trades team — a great opportunity to share safety shares, align on the day’s plans, and have open conversations with both operators and team leaders. It sets the tone for a proactive and connected day. 🔍 From there, I headed out with one of our safety reps to look at some of the higher-risk tasks our operators manage from time to time. There’s nothing more valuable than being out in the field and understanding the work from the ground up. 🔥 Midday, we came together for a team BBQ to celebrate NAIDOC Week — a special moment to pause, reflect, and recognise the significance of culture and community in our workplaces. 💧 I wrapped up the day with a trip to Lake Argyle to complete a dam inspection. The scale of this infrastructure is always awe-inspiring — and a great reminder of the important role we play in supporting and sustaining our regions. 🌉 And to finish off the day, I stopped by Ivanhoe Crossing — the original concrete causeway that once served as the main road connecting Kununurra to Wyndham before the current highway was built. While it’s now mostly a scenic spot (and a popular one for locals), its history is a reminder of how much this region has grown and changed — and how infrastructure has helped connect remote communities over time. Every day brings something different — and that’s exactly what I love about working in this amazing part of our state! Water Corporation