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Planned Public Advisory – LABASA

The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) wishes to advise it customers living in parts of Labasa that water supply will be disrupted on tommorow night (21/02) from 10pm till 4am Thurday morning (22/01) .

Areas Affected Include;
• Western Wreckers Rd
• Nasekula Village
• Covata Housing
• Tuatua Housing
• JW Rd
• Wailevu Tiri Rd
• Local Timber Rd
• Delailabasa Junction Wailevu Rice Mill

The interruption in supply is a result of installation of new master meter khrone at Nasekula Reservoir outlet ,Covata Housing and Western Wreckers Rd.

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 restored at 5am Thursday morning (22/02).

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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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.