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Public Advisory – Unplanned Water Disruption Notice

UNPLANNED DISRUPTION NOTICE FOR BA

The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) would like to advise the public that due to blockage of screen caused by the recent flooding, our dam and temporary pump cannot operate, resulting in low production levels . As such, our customers living in the elevated areas listed below will experience low pressure to no water supply until further notice.

Areas affected –

Kumkum , Moto Top , Tabataba, Tarivo Top, Maururu, Tauvegavega, Vutuni, Mia Majan Road, Varoko, Sarava Top , Navau, Field 27, Etatoko Top, Khalsa Road, Vatiyaka Top and Varavu Top.

We kindly ask for your understanding and patience until such time supplies normalise.

For further enquiries, customers can call 3346777 and 5777 (Vodafone, Digicel & Inkk users) 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.