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Water Corporation

Australia

April 2017

Population served:

5,800,000

Areas of innovation

IT & Smart Water Systems

Wastewater Treatment and Environmental Impact

Water Resources Development

Water Resources Development, IT & Smart Water Systems, Wastewater Treatment and Environmental Impact, Response to Drought or Scarcity

About

The Water Corporation is the principal supplier of water, wastewater and drainage services in Western Australia to hundreds of thousands of homes, businesses and farms, as well as providing bulk water to farms for irrigation. The utility's services, projects and activities span over 2.6 million square kilometres. Water Corporation has regional offices in Perth, Bunbury, Albany, Karratha, Geraldton, Northam and Kalgoorlie, allowing its employees to provide a high level of professional expertise to customers. It has over 2,500 employees and manages an asset base of over $15 billion in water supply, wastewater, drainage infrastructure and bulk water for irrigation. On April 24, 2017 at the Global Water Summit 2017 in Madrid, the then CEO, Water Corporation, Sue Murphy, met with the other members of the Advisory Board to ratify the first six members of the Leading Utilities of the World network, and provide structured feedback on the new members' future plans. The Advisory Board members and the new members of the LUOW were presented with the 'Golden Tap' trophy at the 2017 Global Water Awards to commemorate their membership. Current CEO, Pat Donovan, continues Water Corporation's commitment to the Leading Utilities of the World network.

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