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Public Advisory – Unplanned Water Disruption Notice

WAF UPDATE – Dokanisuva and Colo-i-suva Reservoirs
The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) would like to advise our customers that water levels in the above reservoirs are currently dropping to critically low levels, causing low pressure to no water.
As such, we ask residents/businesses in the following areas to prepare accordingly and store enough water for use during this temporary disruption period.
Affected areas are:
📍Dokanisuva Reservoir
Seventh Day Church Dokanaisuva to Tacirua Fijian School, Vunuleba Settlement.
📍Colo-i-suva Reservoir
Naisogo, Colo-i-Suva Crest Chicken, Princess Road, Marshall Road, Taqairua, Vunikawai, Uluibeka, Colanaivau, Valesasa, Naitaqiri Nillgrey.
Water carting trucks are on standby and can be requested in the case of an emergency by calling 1507.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and we seek your understanding and patience until such time the water supply normalises.
For further enquiries, customers can call 334 6777 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.