Who Owns Water Corporation Western Australia?
the Western Australian Government
Strong corporate governance is a fundamental part of our culture and business practices. Water Corporation is owned by the Western Australian Government, and is accountable to the Minister for Water for delivery of consistent, high quality water services to our customers.
Where does Perth water supply come from?
Western Australia’s Integrated Water Supply Scheme delivers 279 billion litres of water to 1.5 million people in Perth, the Goldfields and parts of the South West. This water comes from three main sources: groundwater, surface water and desalination.
Who is the CEO of Water Corporation?
Pat Donovan
Water Minister Dave Kelly today announced the appointment of Pat Donovan as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Water Corporation, for a term of five years commencing on January 1, 2019.
What is the water problem in Perth?
Over the last 50 years, Perth has seen a 20% decline in annual rainfall; this reduction in surface water has greatly affected groundwater recharge, which in turn has led to long-term drying effects in some areas.
What causes water scarcity in Perth WA?
Rainfall has decreased and the dams that once met most of Perth’s water needs are no longer being replenished. Our groundwater resources, which now supply most of our urban water needs, are under pressure due to increasing demand for water and the drying climate in the south west of the State.
How the water crisis is affecting the Perth community?
Who is a water company in Australia?
Water Corporation is the principal supplier of water, wastewater and drainage services throughout the state of Western Australia.
What is the purpose of the Water Corporation?
Water Corporation acknowledges the Traditional Custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, water and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging.
Who is the owner of Water Corporation?
Water Corporation employs over 2,746 people and manages an asset base over $37 billion (AUD) in water supply, wastewater, drainage infrastructure and bulk water for irrigation. Water Corporation is owned by the Western Australian Government and is accountable to its sole shareholder, the Minister for Water.
Where does water come from in Western Australia?
10% surface water (from our dams – this water can also contain a proportion of water that originated from groundwater or desalination, as we bank water from these sources in our dams). 48% desalinated seawater. Water Corporation operates 112 wastewater treatment plants across Western Australia.
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