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WAF MEDIA RELEASE – APPEAL TO MOTORISTS IN NADI & LAUTOKA

MEDIA RELEASE – APPEAL TO MOTORISTS IN NADI & LAUTOKA

The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) wishes to advise motorists travelling along roads in the greater Nadi and Lautoka area to give way to the water carting trucks during the disruption period (3rd to 6th February).

The Authority requests motorists to follow the traffic rules and be patient as water carting trucks are deployed to cart water to affected areas.

 “To deliver water on a timely manner, the Water Authority of Fiji requests motorists to understand that more than one hundred trucks is deployed around Nadi and Lautoka to cart drinking water to major services and to the members of the public who are affected by the Nagado Water Shut down,” said WAF Board Director, Mr Kamal Gounder.

Mr. Gounder added that there may be traffic congestion during peak time especially on Saturday as it is a shopping day so requesting travelling public to be understanding during this time. 

Mr Gounder said WAF apologises for the inconvenience caused.

Members of the public can contact toll-free number 1507 to report rude driver behaviour during the disruption period.

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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.