437 articles tagged "water"
More than 30 families in Velaidan Road in Nacovi, Nadi are without water for the last 5 days and are demanding the Water Authority of Fiji to either resume services or at least provide water carting. A frustrated
Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau is confident that over the next 18 months and by the end of the four-year term of the Coalition Government, the major water issues of Suva-Nausori, Tamavua and Sakoca areas w
Residents in Lami, Tamavua and Samabula who are getting discoloured water in their taps are being advised to boil drinking water as Water Authority of Fiji have assured that all treated water meets safety standards but
Residents in Lami, Tamavua and Samabula have raised concerns about dirty water and the Water Authority of Fiji has confirmed they are aware of the issue. WAF says the discoloration may be due to biofilm and slime g
After more than 50 years of being without electricity and water, about 19 families of Yalava, Tabia in Labasa have been reassured that they will get the services this year. A resident says he has been requesting fo
Water has been restored for thousands of residents in Lami,Tamavua and Samabula this morning. Concerned residents called fijivillage News and confirmed that water has been restored this morning. The Water Au
People in Lami continue to face water cuts for the second day now, and concerns are being raised on why water supply disruptions are faced in areas like Lami, Tamavua, Tacirua and Samabula almost on a weekly basis.
We are now looking at corporatising the Water Authority of Fiji, as the Asian Development Bank’s report indicates that more than a billion dollars is required to fix the old age pipes and infrastructure. Deputy P
Many residents in the elevated areas of Suva, including Tacirua, Dokanisuva, Colo-i-Suva and Tamavua remain without water where schools, hospitals, hotels, health centres, correctional facilities and fire stations conti
Following concerns raised by residents of greater Suva area about water supply disruption and getting muddy water in taps, the Water Authority of Fiji has now confirmed that supply is being disrupted due to high turbidi
People living along Suva-Nausori corridor should store water now as they will be facing supply disruption from 7 this evening till 4am tomorrow. Water Authority of Fiji says their teams will be carrying out operati
It was a momentous moment for 645 residents on Malake Island in Rakiraki as their water supply will see a much-improved status after the commissioning of the Malake Submarine Crossing Upgrade Project by the Minister for
Work on preparing a Fiji Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Master Plan has begun, which is a crucial document for establishing relationships with development partners when the Government attends COP meetings. Minis
An underground pipe burst this morning is causing heavy traffic along Sawani Road. Radhika Goundar reached out to fijivillage News regarding the traffic saying they left Nausori around 6am and were stuck in traffic
Thousands of people in Suva and Nasinu were left frustrated following an unannounced water disruption last night, with many raising concerns over the lack of prior notice from the Water Authority of Fiji. A Nadera
Water supply has been partially restored in some areas of the Suva-Nausori corridor, including Nakasi, Makoi, Tovata, Tuirara, Nadawa and Nadera, allowing people to gradually resume their daily routines. The Water
Thousands of people are affected due to water disruption in Labasa caused by a suspected burst main along the Navau and Nasealevu raw pipeline. The Water Authority of Fiji says the team are unable to continue with
Residents of Namadi Heights have been struggling with severe water supply challenges for years which includes low pressure and limited supply during the daytime, leaving many frustrated and forced to find costly solutio
Some areas affected by the Nasinu Area Bulk Line Rectification Works have started receiving water supply, while the remaining areas are expected to have water restored by this evening. The Water Authority of Fiji c
Residents in the Central Eastern region are advised to prepare in advance for any potential water disruptions caused by the recent heavy rain and flooding. This has been highlighted by the Water Authority of Fiji.
