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Planned Public Advisory – Nadi

The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) wishes to advise its customers living in elevated areas of Nadi that they will be experiencing low water pressure to intermittent water supply at times during the day from 10.00am Saturday (08/12) to 8.00am Tuesday (11/12).            

Areas Affected – Elevated areas in Nadi:

  • Lolobalavu Road
  • A.H.Khan
  • Nakurakura
  • Nadi Hospital
  • Koroivolu
  • Lavusa
  • Masi
  • Dratabu
  • Malakua
  • Malolo
  • Navo
  • Nadovi
  • Sonaisali Road
  • Veilandan
  • Nawaicoba.
  • Part of Queens Road
  • Yako
  • Uciwai
  • Nabila
  • Marriott Resort
  • Uci Road
  • Bountyful
  • Cooperative Road
  • Pratap’s Quarry
  • Kakala
  • Balabala Crescent
  • Naboutini Back Road
  • Waimalika Sabeto
  • Ledrusasa Sub Division
  • Belap Road
  • Savunawai Stage 2
  • Part of Legalega
  • Voivoi
  • Carreras
  • Ridge View
  • Heaven Heights
  • Mulomulo
  • Solovi
  • Aladdata
  • Kerebula
  • Waqadra

The anticipated interruption in supply is a result of valve operations and system balancing works on the Nadi and Lautoka main transmission pipes during the commissioning of the 7.39km newly installed DN600 transmission pipeline from Nadele to the Votualevu Rice Mill junction in Nadi.

The commissioning of this new DN 600 transmission pipe will contribute towards significant improvement in pressure and flow on the Nadi Bulk System and also improvement in water supply to the customers residing in elevated areas of Nadi.

The planned operations and commissioning works is expected to be completed by Sunday mid-night and water supply to the affected customers is expected to be gradually restored by 8.00am on Tuesday (11/12).

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

Water carting trucks are on standby to service the areas as and when the need arises.

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.