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PUBLIC ADVISORY – UNPLANNED WATER DISRUPTION NOTICE – NAUSORI

The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) wishes to advise its customers living in the following parts of Visama Feeder Road in Nausori that they will be experiencing low water pressure to intermittent supply from 10am to 4pm tomorrow, Wednesday (04/09).

Affected Areas include:

  • Visama Village                            
  • Namuka Village
  • Nauluvatu Village
  • Naimalavau Village
  • Vaturua Village
  • Matainoco Village
  • Nabouciwa Village
  • Buretu Village
  • Daku Village
  • Muana-i-ra Village
  • Kiuva Village
  • Vadrai Village
  • Nasilai Village
  • Nakelo Primary School
  • Nasamila District School
  • Daku Primary School
  • Ram Singh Store

The interruption in supply is due to a 200mm burst main along Visama Feeder Road.

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

Water supply is expected to be gradually normalised at 4pm Wednesday (04/09).

The Authority highly regrets any inconvenience caused to its customers.

For further enquiries, customers can call 3346777 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.