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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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Heavy Rains Could Impact Water Supply

October 16, 2024 | Peni M Shute | ,
The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) would like to advise its valued customers in the Central Eastern Region to prepare in advance for any potential water disruptions that may occur
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Performance-Based Contract for Water Loss Reduction within Suva-Nausori Region Awarded

September 24, 2024 | Peni M Shute |
Suva, Fiji – September 24, 2024 – The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) Board has resolved to award the Performance-Based Contract (PBC) for Non-Revenue Water (NRW) to Miya. Non-revenue water
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Planned Water Disruption Notice – Nadi & Lautoka Areas

September 4, 2024 | Peni M Shute | ,
The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) intends to carry out urgent repair work on a leaking air valve from one of its duplicate DN600 high-pressure trunk mains that transports from
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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.