The Water Authority of Fiji (‘WAF’) intends to carry out cleaning works on Sedimentation Tank No.1 at the Matovo Water Treatment Plant (‘WTP’).
WAF wishes to advise its customers that as a result of these cleaning works, customers living in parts of Sigatoka listed below will be experiencing low water pressure to no water supply from 8am Friday (23/09/22) to 6pm Saturday (24/09/22).
Affected areas include:
Elevated areas of Olosara;
Korotogo and neighbouring area;
Part of Sigatoka Town and Lawaqa area;
Kedrakulu and neighbouring area;
Rakirakilevu, Malaqereqere, Mataqe and Yadua neighbouring areas;
Elevated areas of Cuvu back road;
Naduri, Nawamagi, Naroro and Malevu Village; and
Sigatoka Hospital & neighbouring areas
During the temporary disruption period and for the duration of the cleaning works, the raw water inflow into the Matovo WTP shall be reduced.
Water supply to the areas listed above shall be progressively normalised by 8:00pm Saturday (24/09/22). Customers residing in the areas listed above are advised to store water for use during this temporary disruption period.
WAF urges customers to conserve and store sufficient amounts of water to last them for at least two to three days in their homes at all times. Customers are also encouraged to invest in storage containers or water tanks connected to the water system for storage and backup water supply during any unplanned disruption that may arise due to emergency works or natural disasters.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and we seek your understanding and patience until such time water supply is normalised.
Water carting trucks will be on standby to service the affected areas during the temporary disruption period.
For further enquiries, customers can call 3346777 and 5777 (all mobile networks) or email contact@waf.com.fj