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PUBLIC ADVISORY – UNPLANNED WATER DISRUPTION NOTICE – TAMAVUA

The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) wishes to advise customers living in Tamavua along Princess Road and surrounding areas that they may experience intermittent supply of water at times from today (15/03).

Affected areas include:

  • Tamavua Village
  • Princess Road
  • Navurevure Road
  • Latter-day Saints College (LDS)
  • Wailoku Road
  • Naranji Street
  • Fiji National University – College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences (CMNHS)
  • Upper Cunningham
  • Tacirua [5 miles]
  • Upper Ragg Avenue

The temporary interruption in water supply is due to burst main infront of the Towmey Hospital in Tamavua, along Princess Road.

Our ground teams are working around the clock to restore supply.

The Authority advises customers residing in the area above to use water wisely and to store water for their immediate needs during this temporary disruption period.

Water carting trucks are on standby to service the affected areas during the temporary disruption period.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and we seek your understanding and patience until such time supplies normalize.

For further enquiries, customers can call 3346777 or shortcode 5777 (all mobile networks) 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.