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Public Advisory – Planned Water Disruption Notice

PLANNED DISRUPTION NOTICE – LAUTOKA

The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) wishes to advise its customers living in the following areas that they will be experiencing low water pressure to intermittent water supply on Saturday (11/03/22) from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Sunday (12/03/22).

Affected areas include:

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

The interruption in supply is due to the postponed cut in connection works for the inlet of the new Phluggers Tasman Tank as a result of the heavy downpour last weekend.

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 carting trucks are on standby to service the areas as and when the need arises.

The Authority highly regrets any inconvenience caused to its customers.

For further enquiries, customers can call 334 6777 and 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.