LIWA Aquatics was proud to attend the 2025 Water Corporation Waterwise Awards breakfast on 7 May, with President Dan Barber and Acting Executive Officer Travis Doye representing the organisation to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Western Australia’s aquatic centres under the Waterwise Aquatic Centre Program.

While the event also recognised the efforts of local governments through the Waterwise Council Program, LIWA Aquatics wishes to spotlight the aquatic facilities making a lasting impact through sustainable water management. The Waterwise Aquatic Centre Program, a joint initiative between Water Corporation and LIWA Aquatics since 2008, has now helped 58 facilities across the State reach waterwise endorsement — a growing testament to the sector’s commitment to sustainability.

Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre Sets the Standard

This year, Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre was awarded Platinum Waterwise Aquatic Centre of the Year — the program’s highest accolade. This prestigious recognition is reserved for centres that not only meet Gold-level requirements but go well beyond, demonstrating innovation, leadership, and excellence in sustainable water use.

Mandurah’s achievement is the result of ongoing efforts to integrate water-saving technologies, staff training, and community education programs that embed waterwise thinking into everyday operations. Their holistic and forward-thinking approach exemplifies what the Waterwise Aquatic Centre Program was designed to foster.

New Endorsement Strengthen the Network

Joining the ranks of high-performing centres, Swan Active Ballajura was recognised as a New Gold Waterwise Aquatic Centre, having implemented best-practice water management strategies that reflect their commitment to environmental responsibility and community leadership.

Also joining those recognised, Cameron Pratt from Wanneroo Aquamotion was a finalist in the Waterwise Champion award category.

Supporting WA’s Waterwise Future

Water Minister Don Punch captured the spirit of the program when he said:

“Being waterwise is a shared responsibility, which is why it's great to see local government leading from the front when it comes to supporting collective water security across Western Australia. The Waterwise Council and Leisure Centre Programs are excellent examples of what can be achieved when we prioritise collaboration and innovation in our everyday work.”

The Waterwise Aquatic Centre Program plays a central role in supporting the WA Government’s Kep Katitjin–Gabi Kaadadjan (Waterwise Action Plan 3), which aims to establish leading waterwise communities in Boorloo (Perth) and Bindjareb (Peel) by 2030.

LIWA Aquatics congratulates all endorsed facilities and thanks the centre managers, operators, and local governments who continue to invest in smart, sustainable practices for a more water-resilient future.

For more information about the Waterwise Aquatic Centre Program click here. 

LIWA Aquatics is proud to partner with the Water Corporation to lead the aquatic industry in sustainability and innovation.