Government will soon start the legislative changes required for the corporatization of Water Authority of Fiji.
Minister for Finance, Prof Biman Prasad said this will be done to make WAF financially sustainable.
“In this budget the Water Authority of Fiji is provided increased funding of $284 million to fix the infrastructure, including upgrading of water sources and treatment plants, reticulation and distribution and non-revenue water reduction,” he said.
“In this budget we are undertaking a major lay of 11.7 kilometres of water pipeline from Sawani to Colo-i-Suva and to Khalsa road junction, a new pump station and the construction of two 5-megalitre reservoirs.”
“This project will ensure that the elevated areas such as Sakoca, Nagatugatu, Tacirua, Dokanaisuva and Coloisuva that faces continuous intermittent water supply will be able to receive 24/7 reliable water supply.”
Prof Prasad added WAF is also investing in the construction of a new 20-megalitre Water Treatment Plant to complement the existing Tamavua Water Treatment Plant with a total cost of $12 million.
“This initiative will benefit 230,000 people living along the Suva to Lami corridor and parts of Nasinu. It will enhance treatment capacity, allow for faster implementation timelines, and support future expansion to meet increasing water demand within these densely populated areas.”
The Water Authority of Fiji has also begun works for the development of a new water treatment plant in Navua as well as a new water supply scheme in the Wainadoi area that will have a coverage area from Naboro to Nabukavesi, with the potential to extend towards Togalevu and Naimelimeli in Navua.
“Furthermore, the Water Authority of Fiji is looking into extending water supply services from Veinuqa to Kasavu in Tailevu as well as from Naqali to Lomaivuna in Naitasiri.”
