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PUBLIC ADVISORY – UNPLANNED WATER DISRUPTION NOTICE – KORONIVIA

The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) wishes to advise customers living in the following parts of Koronivia that they will be experiencing low water pressure to intermittent supply from 9pm tomorrow (07/02) to 7am Saturday (08/02).

Affected areas include:

  • Part of Kings Road
  • Lab Road to Rewa Bridge End
  • Koronivia Research station
  • Koronivia Road to Tawakelevu Road junction
  • Davuilevu Theological College

The interruption in water supply is to allow WAF ground teams to carry out repairs to a burst main along Koronivia.

Water supply is expected to normalize by 7am on Saturday (08/02).

The Authority is kindly advising its customers residing in the areas above to use water wisely for their immediate needs during this temporary disruption period.

The Authority highly regrets any inconvenience caused to its customers.

For further enquiries, customers can call 334 6777 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.