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Public Advisory – Planned Water Disruption Notice

PLANNED WATER DISRUPTION NOTICE – SIGATOKA
The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) wishes to advise of a planned water shutdown from 9am on Thursday (05/05/22) until further notice, to allow our teams to carry out cut-in works at Olosara.
Customers/businesses in the affected areas are advised to prepare accordingly and store water for use during this temporary disruption period.
Affected Areas:
– Elevated and parts of Olosara area
– Parts of Korotogo area
Water carting trucks are on standby to service the areas as and when the need arises and can be requested by calling 5777 (all mobile networks) in the case of an emergency.
The Authority regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks our customers for their patience and understanding.
For further enquiries, customers can call 334 6777 and 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.