Water Corporation

What Water Corporation does

Water Corporation is a statutory Government Trading Enterprise of the Government of Western Australia, established under the Government Trading Enterprises Act 2023 and accountable to the Minister for Water. It is the principal supplier of water, wastewater, and bulk irrigation services across Western Australia, serving hundreds of thousands of homes, businesses, and farms across a service area of 2.6 million square kilometres. The corporation directly employs more than 4,200 people and manages a water services asset base exceeding AUD 15 billion, with regional offices in Bunbury, Albany, Karratha, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, and Northam in addition to its Perth headquarters and metropolitan operations centre.

Core operations span potable water production (including seawater desalination at the Dampier plant and the planned Alkimos plant), dam and groundwater management, pipe network operation, wastewater collection and treatment, stormwater infrastructure, and bulk irrigation. Digital platforms include the BuilderNet self-service portal for developers, online account management for billing and usage, the ESInet electronic services interface, and an eProcurement portal. A smart water meter pilot covering 50,000 homes (launched August 2023) underpins real-time consumption monitoring and leakage detection. Waterwise programs offer conservation education, school incursions, and recognition awards for local governments, businesses, and developers.

Revenue is generated primarily through usage-based water supply charges and service charges to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers; transaction fees for trade waste and developer/building services; and fees under the Water Services Act 2012. The entity is not equity-listed and revenue is not publicly disclosed; surplus is largely returned to the WA Government as dividends with the balance reinvested in capital works. Recent strategic moves include the AUD 2.7 billion 2026-27 capital programme, formation of the Alkimos Seawater Alliance with Acciona and Jacobs Group, and PPAs for over 1GW of renewable energy capacity, alongside the expansion of service responsibility to 140 remote Aboriginal communities.

Name

Water Corporation

Legal name

Water Corporation

Website

https://watercorporation.com.au

Company type

Public

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Water Corporation is a Western Australian Government statutory authority that supplies water, wastewater, and bulk irrigation services to hundreds of thousands of homes, businesses, and farms across Western Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Utility Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Raw Water Conveyance & Transmission (Aqueducts, Mains, Pumping Stations) (EUANAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Design & Engineering for Renewal/Expansion (Pipelines, Pump Stations, Treatment Plants) (EUANALAD), Advanced Treatment & Purification Utilities (MF/UF, RO, AOP, UV) (EUANAGAD), Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Asset Management (EUAEAMAH), Water Resources Administration (Watersheds, Rivers, Groundwater) (BPAIAMAE)

Keywords

• Water supply services
• Wastewater management
• Bulk irrigation services
• Seawater desalination
• Smart metering infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Water Supply Services: Water Corporation provides water supply, wastewater, and bulk irrigation services to hundreds of thousands of homes, businesses and farms across Western Australia, funded through service charges and usage-based billing
2. Developer and Building Services: Fees and charges for development applications, building services, and property connections under the Water Services Act 2012
3. Trade Waste Services: Charges for commercial and industrial trade waste processing and permits

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Water Corporation is the principal water utility for Western Australia, supplying drinking water, wastewater, and bulk irrigation services to hundreds of thousands of homes, businesses, and farms across more than 2.6 million square kilometres. The utility operates an asset base of over $15 billion, including desalination plants, groundwater systems, dams, and pipe networks, and delivers digital self-service through BuilderNet, ESInet, and online account management platforms.

Product overview

Water Corporation is a Western Australian Government-owned water utility serving as the principal supplier of water, wastewater, and bulk irrigation services. The organization operates a platform-plus-services model combining core water infrastructure (supply, wastewater, desalination) with digital platforms including BuilderNet for developer services, ESInet for electronic services, and online account management. Smart metering infrastructure is being rolled out to enable real-time monitoring. The utility manages over $15 billion in water services assets across 2.6 million square kilometers, directly employing more than 4,200 people with regional offices in Bunbury, Albany, Karratha, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, and Northam.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Waterwise: Water conservation and efficiency program offering advice, products, and recognition for waterwise practices in homes and businesses.
• Alkimos Seawater Alliance

Products and services

• Water Supply Services
• Wastewater Services
• Trade Waste Services
• BuilderNet
• Online Account Management
• Smart Metering Infrastructure
• Waterwise Programs
• ESInet
• eProcurement

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 billion litres of water saved through Sprinkler Switch-off campaign
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Marri Wind FarmcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 March 2026550MW wind farm project (Water Corporation procuring 330MW via PPA targeting 2029). Combined with Synergy agreements, over 1GW of renewable capacity exceeding WA's coal replacement target, capable of powering 800,000+ homes.
• Parron Maam Marang Wind FarmcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 March 2026470MW wind farm with power purchase agreement through Synergy (government-owned retailer), targeting late 2028. Part of WA's renewable energy transition exceeding 810MW coal replacement commitment.
• Kondinin Wind FarmcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 March 2026130MW wind farm with power purchase agreement through Synergy, targeting late 2028. Contributes to WA government's landmark renewable energy agreements exceeding 1GW total capacity.
• SynergycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2026State-owned energy retailer purchasing renewable energy from wind farms on behalf of the Western Australian government. Water Corporation and Synergy jointly signed PPAs for over 1GW of renewable capacity. Synergy buying 600MW total from Parron Maam Marang (470MW) and Kondinin (130MW) wind farms.
• AqwestcoreOthers · 21 March 2026Busselton's water board included in the broader AUD 6.4 billion four-year capital works programme alongside Water Corporation and Busselton Water for WA water infrastructure.
• Busselton WatercoreOthers · 21 March 2026Busselton Water board included in the broader AUD 6.4 billion four-year capital works programme for WA water infrastructure investment.
• AccionacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2025Formed the Alkimos Seawater Alliance with Jacobs Group to design, construct, and operate the new Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant. The plant will feature underground-tunnelled ocean pipelines to protect dunes, marine environments, and reef systems. Alliance partners must acquire land with at least twice the environmental value of any vegetation impacted.
• Jacobs GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2025Part of the Alkimos Seawater Alliance with Acciona to design, construct, and operate the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant. Jacobs provides engineering and project delivery expertise for this major infrastructure project.
• Australian Government Smart Cities ProgrammajorOthersFunding partner for City of Canning's Wharf Street Basin Next Generation Community Park smart stormwater management project, in collaboration with Water Corporation and Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.
• Department of Water and Environmental RegulationcoreOthersWA government department collaborating on Wharf Street Basin smart park project and Managed Aquifer Recharge initiatives. Also partnered on Gordon Road Water Resources Recovery Facility infiltrating 4 billion litres annually.
• Josh Byrne & AssociatesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape architecture firm engaged to develop the concept design for the Wharf Street Basin Next Generation Community Park, implementing smart city technology and water-sensitive urban design.
• Environmental IndustriesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction contractor that built the Wharf Street Basin Next Generation Community Park using smart design and technology solutions.
• Curtin University - School of Built Environment and DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing interactive augmented reality app development for the smart park project, providing research and educational opportunities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sydney Water: Australian state-owned water and wastewater utility serving Greater Sydney. Directly comparable as a regulated monopoly providing drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services to a major metropolitan area under government ownership.
• Melbourne Water: Victorian government-owned water utility managing Melbourne's water supply catchments, sewage treatment, and waterways. Closely comparable monopoly utility model with capital-intensive treatment and reuse programmes.
• SA Water: South Australian government-owned water utility providing water and wastewater services across a geographically dispersed state. Comparable as a state monopoly confronting climate-driven scarcity and remote community service obligations.
• Yarra Valley Water: Victorian metropolitan water utility serving Melbourne's northern and eastern suburbs. Comparable in operating model (state-owned potable water, wastewater, trade waste services) and scale of residential customer base.
• South East Water (Melbourne): Victorian government-owned water utility serving Melbourne's south-east. Directly comparable in business model — regulated monopoly providing water supply, wastewater, and trade waste services to residential and commercial customers.
• Unitywater: Queensland government-owned water service provider serving the Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, and Noosa regions. Comparable as a state-affiliated water and wastewater utility with growth driven by regional population expansion.
• Urban Utilities (Queensland): Queensland's largest water service provider, serving Brisbane and surrounds. Comparable government-affiliated monopoly operating water and wastewater networks with significant capex programmes.

Regional players

• Hunter Water: New South Wales state-owned water utility serving the Hunter region. Comparable monopoly operator with drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services over a defined regional service area.

Others

• Acciona (Water division): Global infrastructure and water-treatment EPC contractor; partner of Water Corporation in the Alkimos Seawater Alliance. Comparable as a builder and operator of large-scale desalination plants and a supplier to water utilities worldwide.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Australia: Global water-services operator with Australian operations spanning treatment, network maintenance, and recycling. Comparable as an incumbent serving municipal and industrial water customers with outsourced services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/watercorpwa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQHJSMfAX-CGTrIOSnGKLMA
• Facebookfacebook.com/WaterCorporation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/watercorporation
• Instagraminstagram.com/watercorporation

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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