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PUBLIC ADVISORY – UNPLANNED WATER DISRUPTION NOTICE – LABASA

The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) wishes to advise its customers living in the following parts of Labasa that they will be experiencing low water pressure to intermittent supply from now until 2am Sunday morning (19/01).

Affected areas include:

  • Vunivau
  • Basoga
  • Soasoa
  • Parts of Vunika
  • Bulileka DMA
  • Vitandra
  • Mani Road
  • Lowcost
  • Prince Andrew Road
  • Bulileka Cemetery Road
  • Boca
  • Urata
  • Boubale

The interruption in water supply is due to an 250mm raw water bulk main burst situated along Nasealevu.

Water supply is expected to normalize by 2am Sunday (19/01).

The Authority is kindly advising its customers residing in the areas above to use water wisely for their immediate needs during this temporary disruption period.

The Authority highly regrets any inconvenience caused to its customers.

For further enquiries, customers can call 334 6777 and 5777 (Vodafone, Digicel & Inkk users) 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.