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PUBLIC ADVISORY – UNPLANNED WATER DISRUPTION NOTICE – LABASA

The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) wishes to advise its customers living in parts of Labasa that water supply is currently disrupted until 11 pm tonight (05/03).

Affected Areas Include:

  • Siberia
  • Batinikama
  • Line Point
  • Vunivau
  • Soasoa
  • Vunika
  • Basoga
  • Cemetery Road
  • Bulileka
  • Low Cost 
  • Urata
  • Boca Loop Road
  • Mani Road
  • Saint Andrews 
  • Vitandra
  • Cawaira

The interruption in supply is due to a burst main along Siberia Road.

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.

Water supply is expected to be gradually normalised 11 pm tonight (05/03).

For any urgent water carting requests, members of the public are to contact the Authority’s National Call Centre toll-free line on 5777.     

The Authority highly regrets any inconvenience caused to its customers.

For further enquiries, customers can call 5777 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.