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Public Advisory – Unplanned Water Disruption Notice

UNPLANNED WATER DISRUPTION NOTICE- RARA

The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) wishes to advise our customers that due to repair works on a burst main, Rara residents will face a water shutdown from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m later today.

Areas affected:

📍Parts of Tovata
📍Avua
📍St Augustine
📍Wailevu Village
📍Tabucola Tiri
📍Qaloyaga
📍Bucalevu
📍Waiqili Saw Mill

Water carting trucks are on standby and can be requested in case of an emergency by calling 1508 (all mobile networks).

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and we seek your patience and understanding until such time supplies normalise.

For further enquiries, customers can call 334 6777 or shortcode 5777 (all mobile networks), or email contact@waf.com.fj

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What is the process and fee for a new water connection?

How much is the Lodgment fee?

  • House under construction / Vacant land / Commercial or Industrial
    • $101.00.
  • Completely built house. – [Please provide a letter from the lands department and/ or completion certificate ]
    • $21.95. [Please provide a letter from the lands department. completion certificate or Stamped Statutory declaration on the completion of the house]

Processing Time

  • Inspection to Approval – 15 Working days from the inspection date.
  • Installation – 30 Working days from payment of New Connection cost, on a first-come, first-serve basis. [Stakeholder processing may cause delays]. *Note: Approval of installation is valid for 3 months from the date of issue.

How much does the new connection cost?

  • Type A – $285 [“T” from existing connection] Type B $345 [direct connection from WAF main line]
  • New connection costs for Commercial and Industrial customers will be estimated according to requirements and a cost will be provided.
  • Road Crossing/ Service Enlargement is payable if required for additional meters requested. This will be communicated when the approval of internal and external stakeholders are obtained. WAF on behalf of FRA will refund any unused monies to the customer where applicable.