National Warning for Careful Water Use as the Dry Season Continues
Hon. Ro Filipe Tuisawau, Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport. DOWNLOAD MEDIA RELEASE COPY (PDF) As the Minister responsible for the Water
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𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗸𝗮 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀
The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) wishes to advise its valued customers that a Planned Water Supply Disruptionwill take place 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟬𝟱 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝘁𝗼 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟬𝟲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.
The interruption is necessary to undertake the final cut-in and connection works at the Lawai Reservoir outlet. These works will connect the newly laid DN 600 DICL trunk mains to the existing DN 450 outlet trunk mains from Lawai reservoir and enable the upgraded trunk main to be commissioned successfully.
This is a critical stage of WAF's Sigatoka water supply infrastructure upgrade. The existing two PVC DN375 trunk mains, which convey water from Lawai Reservoir towards Voua Reservoir and supply Sigatoka Town and surrounding communities, have experienced recurring breaks and service interruptions over several years.
These failures have affected supply reliability and have required repeated emergency repairs, including recent works along Valley Road at Kedrakulu.
The new approximately 2.0-kilometre DN600 trunk main along Valley Road to the Sigatoka Town Roundabout is funded by the Government of Fiji and is approximately 85% complete.
Once the remaining works are completed and the main is fully commissioned, the upgraded system will provide greater hydraulic capacity, reduce reliance on the ageing DN375 mains, lower the risk of recurring bursts and unplanned disruptions, and support a more reliable and resilient water supply for existing customers and future demand in Sigatoka and surrounding areas. Full commissioning is currently scheduled for October 2026.
As a result of these works, customers in the following areas may experience low water pressure to no water supply during the stated period:
• Lawaqa DMA:Kedrakulu, Sigatoka Town, St. Joan of Arc School, Mission Road, Top End, Sigatoka Village, Yavulo Village
• Rakirakievu / Kulukulu DMA:Sigatoka District School, Sigatoka Hospital, Depot, Nasama Village, Vunavutu Village, Kulukulu Village, Sigatoka Methodist High School, Kulukulu Public School, Volivoli Village, Yavilotu and Tulalevu
• Yadua DMA:Yadua Village, Whole of Malaqereqere, Nadroga Sangam School, Yadua Bay Resort, True mart, Yadua Housing Sub-Division, Vuvale Resort.
• Korotogo Back Road DMA:Ramada Suites, Korotogo Village, Muasara Housing Sub-Division, Old Government Road, Andhra Sangam School, Bula Retreat Hotel, Sea View Hotel, Sewerage Road.
• Laselase_Olosara DMA:60 Zone, Temple Road, Muni Ratnal Sub-Division, Ram Singh Road, Lateef Road, Oloolo Road, Sigatoka Methodist Schools, Nayawa Village, Nayawa Sub-Division, Laselase Village and Naroro Village.
The cut-in works are expected to be completed by 3:00 AM on Sunday, 06 September 2026. Water supply will then be restored progressively as the system is recharged and reservoirs and pipelines recover. Customers in elevated areas and at the ends of the network may experience a longer recovery period, with full normalization expected by 8:00 PM on Sunday, 06 September 2026.
WAF strongly advises customers in the affected areas to store sufficient water in clean, covered containers for essential household needs for at least two to three days and to use stored water sparingly during the disruption and recovery period.
Water carting trucks will be deployed to assist affected communities, with priority given to essential services and critical needs.
WAF apologises for the inconvenience and appreciates the patience, understanding and cooperation of its customers while these critical works are carried out to strengthen water supply reliability and service delivery across the Sigatoka system.
For updates and further information, customers are encouraged to follow the Water Authority of Fiji's official Facebook page.
Customers may contact WAF on 334 6777 or 5777 (all mobile networks), via email at contact@waf.com.fj or visit the WAF website at www.waterauthority.com.fj
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For more information, please contact the WAF Communications Team via email at media@wa#TeamFiji
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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.
⚠️ VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED: Graphic content ahead showing substances causing the wastewater blockage and overflow.
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Cava sara me two hand taki tu kina vaya na Black Sapota 🤦♀️😁
Kai Sunii they should now..septic tank is not for underwear🤣 ..it's for popo🤣9
Akanshil Aruhan Chandra ... told you not to do that
Arash Kumar Jerad Kumar check tumar toh nai raha😜
Awesome work WAF, awareness is key to sort out these problems. Those pictures are vital to show how these things can make sure big problems. Big Respect 🫡 to this man, working behind the scenes to make sure we have a working sewage system.
Wastewater overflowing between YatSen and Total service station, flagstaff - 2nd week going..
Vinaka KSTP..Faiaksia Garuwe
Dua beka lai hand stand jiko iloma ya🤣🤣🤣..vinaka team WAF na veiqaravi
Was it really necessary to take pictures of the underwear ?
Vinaka na job marts
Vnk xlevu na vqrv cecekia WAF
Vinaka to the hard working men that have to deal with these kinds of irresponsible acts..It's not an easy job cleaning somebody else's shit but these men step up everytime they are faced with these challenges..all because some idiots think it's not their problem to worry about.. Be more responsible & respectful citizens.
Same problem in rafle range vatuwaqa
Vinaka na veiqaravi
Fefe e ua oo ile Panty ua pue ,ohhh Lord .
Vinaka Team WAF
Vinaka valevu WAF
Sa warai la na TP viti kerekere nu cara wai kua tale na vamamaka na vakayagataki tale e so na ka tani 😂😂
Please return back to the owner
Nailuva road no water from morning
Vaka levu ga na sapo
Vinaka na veiqaravi WAF. Keda ga na lewenivanua da vavuna tiko na leqa..
Vinaka ratu
Uuu na tevuraki voki ligo ni sapota yaa😂🤣🤣
Ma tini tiko ga vana sapota na kwa kece
EIA Public Consultation Meeting
The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) invites residents and communities the of the vicinity of Kinoya and Nasinu as well as stakeholders to learn, ask questions and share their views on the proposed Kinoya Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Works.
📍 Kinoya Village Hall
📅 Wednesday, 9 September 2026
⏰ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Your voice matters. Join us! 💧
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#careers | The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) seeks to recruit suitably qualified candidates to take up the following vacant positions;
For more information and to view the position descriptions, please go to our website.
🌐 careers.waterauthority.com.fj/
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#waftender | The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) invites reputable organisations to submit their proposals for the following tenders.
The tender documents can be downloaded via www.tenderlink.com/waterauthority-fiji/
Tender submissions can be made via Tender Link, detailed instructions for submissions are mentioned in the Tender Documents.
All Quotation Submissions must be submitted through Tender Link before the stated closing time; late bids will not be accepted.
For any queries or issues in registering, downloading, or uploading documents, please get in touch with the Tender Link support team at support@tenderlink.com
If you would like more clarification on the Tender Process on the below RFQ, Team Leader Procurement on 2211623 or email josua.rabukawaqa@waf.com.fj
𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘: All emails are to be copied to Manager Procurement at r.sharma@waf.com.fj
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