Frustration is mounting as thousands of people remain without water supply for a second day in the Suva-Nausori corridor and the greater Suva area.
A teacher of a primary school in Kinoya has expressed concern at the current water disruptions.
Master Peni of the AG Primary School said their work load is piling up.
Another teacher of a school in Nasese said teachers are also suffering with the students.
Some schools had to send students home in the Nasinu/Suva corridor during lunch time today due to water disruptions and some students we spoke to said they are frustrated as they are losing out on many things.
Residents in the Suva-Nausori corridor are advised to brace themselves for more water disruptions.
Make your plans now to ensure that you have sufficient stored water.
The Water Supply Department said the Laqere pipe bridge that supported a 600mm diameter water main, and 450mm diameter sewer main collapsed yesterday disrupting the water supply of three of Suva's main service reservoirs, namely Nasinu, Toorak and Flagstaff.
Water Department Media Liaison Officer Maika Nagalu said repairs on the burst pipe at the Laqere bridge will take 3-4 weeks and the Tamavua System is now supplementing the supply to affected areas supplied from the Waila System.
Nagalu said with the re-diverting of water from Tamavua, more areas will be affected.
People are advised that the Tamavua system is now being used to supply to a larger number of people than expected, which raises the issue of the level at the Tamavua Reservoir.
The Department of Water is now working around the clock to improve its operation so that water supply can normalize to all areas that are facing disruptions since yesterday.
The areas that are still facing water cuts include the areas of Nabua, USP area, Raiwaqa, Nasese, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Vatuwaqa, Berkley Crescent, Nasova and Howell Road.
Areas from Delainavesi to Veisari are also facing water cuts because some of the water at the Tamavua Reservoir has been re-directed to the city areas and a pump at Savura also developed a mechanical problem last night.
Frustration mounting
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