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Public Advisory – Lautoka

In preparation for the planned shutdown on the 3rd of February, the Saru system will be supplying the Lautoka Main Commercial Areas & Hospital.

In order to confirm the flow from Phluggers to the hospital,  WAF Engineers are planning to carry out a Trial run on Wednesday 31st January from 9pm till 1am Thursday February 1st.

The Water Authority of Fiji wishes to advise its valued customers residing along the following areas that supply will be disrupted on the duration of this exercise.

Areas Affected

  • BA PROVINCIAL/KASHMIR
  • KERMODE
  • SUKANAIVALU
  • RAM ASRE
  • NATABUA
  • FIELD 40
  • BANARAS
  • WAIRABETIA
  • VUDA BACK ROAD
  • VISEISEI BACK ROAD

Customers residing in these areas are advised to store and use water wisely prior to the scheduled exercise.

Any inconvenience caused is highly regretted.

For further enquiries, please contact the following personnel on:

Mr. Tomasi Mataika: on 9104835

Mr. Mosese Rawaqa on 9104591

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How much is the Lodgment fee?

  • House under construction / Vacant land / Commercial or Industrial
    • $101.00.
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