Residents of Tavua affected by low water supply can apply for a free 1000-litre water tank from the Water Authority of Fiji.
In Parliament, Infrastructure and Public Works Minister Ro Filipe Tuisawau said residents in the affected areas — Mataniwai Top, Balata Back Rd, Korovou Rd 1 to 4, Yaladra Top, Malela Naba 3 — would be provided with water tanks.
“The Water Authority has adopted both immediate and long-term strategies,” he said.
“Immediate measures, household water storage initiative as part of WAF’s customer service initiative and its commitment to improving service delivery in Intermittent Supply Areas (ISA).
“WAF will be distributing 1000-litre water storage tanks to households in the most affected communities.”
Ro Filipe said the initiative aimed to strengthen household levels, water storage capacity and improve resilience against supply disruptions.
“It reflects our ongoing dedication to a responsive customer-focused service and is intended to provide short-term relief.
“Even with this, I do encourage households in order for self-sufficiency and independence, by taking such initiatives themselves for matters such as water security.”
Mr Tuisawau said WAF was moving on plans to upgrade the existing Vatukoula water treatment plant under a three-year development program.
“This upgrade is aimed at meeting and growing water demand driven by population and development growth in the Tavua area.”