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To keep Fijians informed on what the Water Authority of Fiji is currently engaged in, we regularly put out updates, news and information.

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Press Statement by Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services, and Transport on Challenges at Tamavua Water Treatment Plant and Suva Nausori

February 28, 2025 | Peni M Shute |
Suva, Fiji – 28th February 2025. The Coalition Government acknowledges the ongoing challenges at the Tamavua Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and their impact on thousands of residents in the Suva-Nausori
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Water Supply Normalised with Temporary Supply Arrangements for DN250 Main

February 6, 2025 | Peni M Shute |
Suva, Fiji – February 06, 2025 – The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) is pleased to inform customers that the water supply to affected areas in Nausori has been restored
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Low Water Levels at Vaturu Dam- Water Rationing Notification

December 5, 2024 | Peni M Shute | , ,
The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) wishes to inform its valued customers in Nadi and Lautoka about the serious water supply constraints we are currently facing due to below-average rainfall
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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.