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Public Advisory – Planned Water Disruption Notice

POSTPONEMENT OF PLANNED WATER DISRUPTION NOTICE – WAINIBUKU PUMP STATION

The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) wishes to advise its customers that the planned electrical rectification works scheduled for 11:00pm Wednesday, 22 December, 2021 at the Wainibuku Pump Station has been postponed to 11:00 pm Wednesday, 29 December, 2021.

As a result of these essential and necessary works, our customers in the areas listed below will experience a temporary disruption in their water supply.

Affected areas are:

– All Feeding from Tovata Reservoir

Makoi, Kalivetau, Veitata, Tovata Road, Qaranivalu, Caubati Koro, Daniva, Niubalavu, Raikiwai, Niuvula, Niusawa Lane, Tacirua East, Cunningham, Khalsa Road.

– All feeding from Tacirua Reservoir – low pressure to no water

Tamavua Koro, Upper Ragg, Deovji Street, Tacirua Bus, Amputch Street, Princess Road.

– All feeding from Dokanaisuva Reservoir- low pressure to no water

Seventh Day Church Dokanaisuva to Tacirua Fijian School, Vunuleba Settlement.

– All feeding from Colo-i-Suva Reservoir – low pressure to no water

Naisogo, Colo-i-Suva Crest Chicken, Princess Road, Marshall Road, Taqairua, Vunikawai, Uluibeka, Colanaivau, Valesasa, Naitaqiri Nillgrey

In preparation for this, customers in the above areas are kindly advised to store in their homes, sufficient amounts of water to last them for at least 2 to 3 days and are requested to use water wisely during this temporary disruption period.

Water carting trucks will be on standby and can be requested in case of an emergency by calling shortcode 1507 (all mobile networks).

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

For further enquiries, customers can call 3346777 or short code 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.