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MEDIA RELEASE – WAF TO CARRY OUT URGENT REPAIRS TO COLLAPSED SEWER LINE IN NABUA

Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) will carry out urgent repairs on a collapsed sewer trunk in Nabua this Sunday, 5 January 2020 at 5am.

The collapsed section is situated at the Nabua Bus stop along Ratu Mara Road.

“We are working closely with a Fiji Roads Authority of Fiji to rectify the issue as soon as possible,” said WAF Chief Executive Officer, Mr Barry Omundson.

“In the interim, we urge motorists to be mindful of this section of the road along Ratu Mara Road in Nabua (towards Suva City) as one of the two lanes will be temporarily closed to allow us to carry out the urgent repairs.”

WAF is working very closely with stakeholders, especially the FRA, and will carry out the necessary repairs and hand over the site to the FRA contractors.

Works to backfill the excavation will commence as soon as possible, before the beginning of the academic term, if weather permits.

The Authority also requests that the travelling public be mindful of the workers who will be working in the area.

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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.