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Water Authority of Fiji

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𝗪𝗔𝗙 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗞𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗔 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘

The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) wishes to advise customers and residents that a reported wastewater overflow at Sekoula Place, Laucala Beach, has been attended to and resolved by WAF's operations team.

Following an investigation, WAF confirmed that the overflow was caused by a blockage in the wastewater network resulting from clothing that had been illegally dumped into the wastewater system. This is the second such incident recorded within the past five days, with both cases linked to the improper disposal of foreign objects into WAF’s wastewater infrastructure.

WAF reminds customers that the wastewater network is designed to convey wastewater only. The disposal of clothing, wipes, plastics, sanitary products and other foreign materials into the wastewater system can cause significant blockages, leading to unwanted overflows that pose environmental and public health risks and result in unnecessary operational and maintenance costs.

WAF is urging all customers and communities to play their part in protecting wastewater infrastructure by disposing of waste appropriately and ensuring that only wastewater enters the network.

WAF appreciates the concerns raised by residents and thanks the community for promptly reporting the issue. The Authority remains committed to maintaining reliable wastewater services and responding swiftly to incidents that may affect public health and the environment.

Members of the public are encouraged to report water or wastewater-related issues by calling WAF on 3346777 or 5777 for all network users.

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Water Authority of Fiji

5 days ago

𝗪𝗔𝗙-𝗦𝗜𝗪𝗔 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲-𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽

Honiara, Solomon Islands (August 24), 2026 — Solomon Water - SIWA, with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), recently completed a week long Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) knowledge-sharing and development workshop with the Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) in Honiara from 17-21 August, 2026.

The workshop provided an opportunity for Solomon Water staff to learn from WAF’s experience in developing and implementing an ESMS, undertake practical site visits, and conduct consultations with Solomon Water teams to understand existing environmental and social practices, systems, policies and procedures.

A key outcome of the workshop was the completion of an initial gap analysis, which confirmed that Solomon Water already has a range of systems and good practices for managing environmental and social risks. These include the Water Safety Plan, health and safety systems, catchment management arrangements, customer and grievance mechanisms, human resources policies, operational procedures and project safeguards processes. However, these practices are currently spread across different departments and are not always connected through one consistent organisational framework.

The workshop therefore provided a clear basis for developing a Solomon Water-owned ESMS that will connect existing practices, clarify roles and responsibilities, strengthen risk management and ensure environmental and social considerations are incorporated into routine organisational decision-making.

The ESMS will be aligned with Solomon Islands legislation and Solomon Water’s existing policies, plans and procedures.

Key outcomes:

✅️ Increased knowledge-sharing between WAF and Solomon Water on practical ESMS development and implementation.

✅️ Completed initial consultations and gap analysis across Solomon Water departments.

✅️ Identified existing environmental and social systems and good practices that can be strengthened and integrated.

✅️ Identified priority gaps, including coordination, documentation, accountability, early integration of E&S considerations and capacity.

✅️ Agreed on the direction and key components of the Solomon Water ESMS.

✅️ Established a practical work programme for developing the ESMS framework, policy, tools, templates and SOP integration recommendations.

The next phase will focus on translating the findings from the workshop into a practical ESMS package consisting of framework and policy for senior management and Board consideration, followed by awareness, socialisation and eventual implementation support.

The overall objective is not to create another donor safeguards system, but to establish a practical, Solomon Water-owned management system that builds on existing practices and makes environmental and social management part of normal business operations.

As part of the closing, Solomon Water and WAF exchanged cultural gifts, celebrating friendship, shared Pacific values and regional cooperation.

Acting CEO Mr. Ray Andresen expressed his gratitude to WAF and ADB for facilitating the workshop, highlighting the importance of Pacific collaboration and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing in strengthening water utilities across the region.

The workshop was facilitated by Ms Julia Whippy, ADB Consultant, Ms Rolini Nand, Head of Environment Safeguards Unit, WAF, Mr Jay Roop, ADB Safeguards Team Leader, and Ms Kate Walker, ADB Technical Assistance Consultant.

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