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Water Supply Normalised with Temporary Supply Arrangements for DN250 Main

Suva, Fiji – February 06, 2025 – The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) is pleased to inform customers that the water supply to affected areas in Nausori has been restored as of this morning. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as our teams have worked around the clock to resolve the issue.

 

However, customers currently receiving water through the Sawani DN250 pipeline are still being supplied from the Waila Water Supply System. This is a necessary interim measure while we await the concrete thrust block at the repair site to fully cure. Once it is ready, we will safely transition the supply back to the Viria System later today.

Additionally, we successfully normalised all valve settings for the Rewa Water Supply System last night (05/02), except for customers supplied via the damaged Viria-Sawani interconnection pipeline. Our teams continue to monitor and manage the system to ensure steady water distribution.

As of this morning, reservoir levels remain above their normal operating conditions, providing stability to the overall supply. However, if any customers or specific areas are still experiencing disruptions, please reach out to us directly so that we can address them as a priority. Your cooperation in sharing contact details will help us respond effectively.

-ENDS-

For more information, please email the WAF Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Team at media@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.