Hands off people and do not touch the water pumps.
This is the strong message from the Water Authority of Fiji where incidents have occurred in the past which leads to water disruptions.
Chairman of the Water Authority John Prasad said it takes 4 hours to shut the water down during the repair works.
Prasad added the community's cooperation is needed to ensure that water tanks are not vandalized as this will affect the safety and quality of the water being provided.
And to try and solve the constant water cuts experienced in parts of the country, the Water Authority has put together an Emergency Works Programme to upgrade the capacity pipeline in most water cut affected areas.
John Prasad said the budgeted money allocation for the Works Programme is $68 million and works are expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Prasad highlighted that one of the main areas which is mostly affected and needs alot of proper engineering work is the Lami Delainavesi areas.
The Programme will see, changes in the Lami Delainavesi pipeline and a 600mm pipeline to be constructed at the Kalekana Reservoir, increasing the pipeline at the Raralevu Main and the Wainibokasi Reinforcement Main, the Tamavua Clear Water Well to be constructed 7 meters underground and also the Wainibuku Reservoir Reconfiguration.
In addition, changes in the form of the Tovata Reservoir Liner Repair and changes to the Nagatugatu High Reservoir Pipe work at Colo-i-suva, a new reservoir and water pump to be constructed at Valele, Ba, a new pipeline to be laid from Waimalika, Sabeto and also a new pipeline from Navau to Benau Water Treatment Plant in Labasa.
Do not touch water pumps: Water Dept
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