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Public Advisory – Planned Water Disruption Notice

PLANNED WATER DISRUPTION NOTICE – LAUTOKA

The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) wishes to advise our customers that due to cut in connection works for the Inlet of the new Phluggers Tasman Tank, residents living in parts of Lautoka will face low pressure to intermittent supply of water from 8 pm Saturday, 5th March, 2022, until further notice.

In preparation for this, customers in the areas listed below are kindly advised to store in their homes, while it is still available, sufficient amounts of water to last them for at least 2 to 3 days and are requested to use water wisely during this time.

Areas affected:

📍Partial Sukanaivalu Area
📍Razak Road
📍Thompson Crescent
📍Lautoka Hospital
📍Major Lautoka CBD
📍Namoli Village
📍Namoli Industrial
📍Veitari Road
📍Lautoka Wharf
📍Sugar Avenue
📍Tai Place
📍Karawa Street
📍Qalito Street

Water carting trucks are on standby and can be requested in case of an emergency by calling 5777 (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.