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Public Advisory – Unplanned Water Disruption Notice

Unplanned Water Disruption – Tamavua Cell

The Water Authority of Fiji (#WAF) would like to advise that due to the Viti Levu-wide power outage, our Savura and Waimanu Raw Water Pump Station have been affected. As a result, our customers feeding from these will be experiencing Low Water pressure to No Water until further notice.

As such, 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.

Affected areas:

– Nailuva, Delainavesi, Panaromic, Uduya Point, Waiqanake, Osonabukete, Beniveli, Namadi Hts, Princess Rd
– From Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge through to Togalevu Naval along the Queens Road including all Site Streets
– From PJ Twomey Hospital to Reservoir Road along Princes Road, including all side streets such as Ragg Avenue, Devoji Street, Mead Road, Niraji, Wairua, Upper Mead Road, Lovoni Rd, Loa Street, Goodrum Place, Kaba Road, Saimoni Vatu Place, Bureta Street, Maharaj Place, Tuvana Place, Levuka Street, Tubou Street
– Lakeba St, including, Helson Street, Nayau Street, Kabara Street, Fulaga Street, Sovu Place, Namuka Street, Moala Street, Vatoa Street, Matuku Street, Totoya Street
– Namadi Heights Including Lower Ragg Avenue, Pathik Cresent, Mika Dreu Place, Padam Lala, Salato Road, Tuisawaqa, Salesi Road & all side streets
– Rewa Street to Flagstaff Roundabout, Including all side streets such as Kikau St, Milverton Road, Alexander Street, Howell Road
– Kula Street, Kaka Street, Parts of Gaji Road including Jittu Estate
– Elevated Areas along Laucala Bay and Ratu Sukuna Road
– Waimanu Road including all side streets, including Borron Road, Toganivalu Road, Sawani Street, Extension Street and elevated areas along Amy Street

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

Unfortunately, while we are in our recovery phase, the current power outage will delay recovery.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused and ask for your patience and understanding at this time.

For more information, you 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.