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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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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.