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WAF Update: Tamavua-i-wai 375mm Burst Main Repairs

Our repair teams have been and continue to work diligently since last night into this morning to repair the 375mm burst main along Tamavua-i-wai.
We have completed repairs by 12pm today (17/05) with water restoration commencing soon after between 12:30pm to 1pm.
Water carting trucks are on standby and can be requested in the case of an emergency by calling 5777.
We have dedicated a total of ten (10) water carting trucks providing relief to affected customers – with three (3) in Delainavesi and the remaining seven (7) servicing the Lami Town area as well as surrounding residential areas – with priority given to the Lami Health Centre.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and we seek your understanding and patience until such time the water supply normalises.
For further enquiries, customers can call 334 6777 or shortcode 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.