The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) says major repair work on the DN 600 trunk main between the Waila Water Treatment Plant and the Wainibuku Reservoir was completed this afternoon, and crews have successfully tested the repaired section and recharged the system. With inflow to the main Wainibuku Reservoir restored, WAF has begun the gradual process of returning water to supply networks affected by the outage.
WAF engineers confirmed that pressure testing of the repaired trunk main was concluded today and that the line has been reconnected to the reservoir. Following the successful test and recharge, operators restored inflow to the main Wainibuku Reservoir and shifted attention to downstream and dependent reservoirs and distribution systems across the wider network. Flushing works to clear pipes and remove residual sediment will begin this evening as part of the restoration sequence.
Water supply is expected to return progressively through this evening, overnight and into tomorrow morning, WAF said, but customers in affected areas were warned that full service may take time. Reservoirs need to refill and pressure must stabilise across the system before normal supply levels can be re-established, meaning some households and businesses may experience intermittent service or reduced pressure until the process is complete.
To support communities still facing disruptions, WAF has deployed water carting trucks and is conducting sweep operations in affected areas. The authority said these mobile deliveries will continue while flushing and refilling operations are underway to ensure residents without immediate mains supply have access to emergency water. Residents experiencing ongoing supply issues were urged to contact WAF for emergency assistance so carting teams can prioritise locations most in need.
WAF described the completed repairs as a major step toward restoring normal service and thanked customers for their patience and cooperation while works were carried out. The authority reiterated that crews will remain on site to monitor the network throughout the night and into tomorrow to manage pressure adjustments and to respond to any further faults that might emerge during the restoration process.
This marks the latest development in WAF’s efforts to stabilise supply following the trunk main problem; with the repaired DN 600 now tested and recharged, the focus is squarely on flushing, reservoir refilling and targeted water carting to mitigate impacts until full system pressures are reinstated.