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Public Advisory – Unplanned Water Disruption Notice

The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) wishes to advise our customers living in Labasa and surrounding areas that that we are currently experiencing low raw water production from both our Navau and Nasealevu source.

As a result of this and high usage during the dry season, our customers residing in the areas below are experiencing low water pressure to no water supply.

As such, we kindly advise our customers to store in their homes, sufficient amounts of water to last them for at least 2 to 3 days when it is available and are requested to use water wisely during this time.

Affected areas are:

· Solove

· Tabucola

· Navakasigani

· Bocalevu

· Qaloyaga

· Wailevu

· Saint Augustine

· Avua

· Rara

· Lajonia

· Tuatua

· Batinikama

· Soasoa

· Vunika

· Basoga

· Bulileka

· Urata

· Boca

· Boubale

· Mani Road

· Prince Andrew Road

· Vitadra

· Low Cost

· Bangladesh

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.