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Public Advisory – Nadi/Lautoka

The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) wishes to advise it customers living in parts of Nadi and Lautoka that customers may experience low water pressure at times in the evening from 9pm tonight to Sunday 5am (07/01/18).

Areas Affected Include;
•    Nagado
•    Nadele
•    Holika
•    Taci
•    Togomasi
•    Togo Lavusa
•    Solovi
•    Meiganyah
•    Malolo
•    Navo
•    Tunalia
•    Vaivai
•    Tawatawa
•    Wareibetia
•    Viseisei Back road
•    Transmitter Top
•    Nacovi
•    Sonaisali
•    Veiladan
•    Nasau
•    Vutuvutu
•    Katigari
•    Mulomulo Top
•    Tabarak
•    Malamala
•     Nawaicoba
•    Yako
•    Nabila
•    Uciwai
•    Fiji Marriot Momi Bay Resort
•    Kermode
•    Kashmir

The interruption in supply is a result of upgrading works from the Vaturu Dam to Nagado WTP.

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

Water carts will be on standby to service the areas as and when the need arises.

Supply is expected to be gradually restored at 5am on Sunday morning (07/01/18). 

We apologise for any inconvenience that this disruption may cause.

For further enquiries, customers can call 3346777 and 5777 (Vodafone, Digicel & Inkk users) or email contact@waf.com.fj

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How much is the Lodgment fee?

  • House under construction / Vacant land / Commercial or Industrial
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