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Resignation of WAF CEO Mr Barry Omundson

The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) Chief Executive Officer, Mr Barry Omundson, has tendered his resignation on 19 May 2021 citing personal reasons. The WAF Board has accepted Mr Omundson’s resignation, supporting the decision he has taken and wish him and his family the very best in their future endeavours.

During his short tenure with WAF, Mr Omundson fostered a culture of inclusivity and accountability and led a dynamic transformation journey with a focus on efficient and effective service levels. Under his leadership, WAF saw significant improvements across multiple sectors.

Taking a cue from the Fijian Bula Spirit, Mr Omundson fostered a work culture within WAF of unity and working together, the true ONE WAF TEAM spirit to provide every Fijian with improved water services.

The WAF Board has already begun the search for a new Chief Executive Officer.

During the transition period, the WAF Board will be working very closely with the Executive Management and employees to ensure that WAF continues to deliver an efficient and effective level of services to its customers.

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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.