Tamavua water burst repair delayed again

Customers along the Lami corridor in Fiji are still experiencing water supply disruptions as repairs to a burst 375mm trunk main at Tamavua-i-Wai face further delays. The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) cited extremely difficult ground conditions at the site as the reason for the setback. The damaged pipe is located approximately three meters underground, where a high water table and waterlogged soil have created unstable conditions.

These compromised conditions have led to constant trench collapses, significantly limiting safe access for the repair crews. WAF stated that crews worked through much of the night to widen and stabilize the excavation area, aiming to safely reach the pipe. The authority emphasized that worker safety remains a top priority given the highly compromised state of the site.

The repair, initially scheduled for completion by the evening of June 30, has been postponed again and is now expected to be finished by midday today. In the interim, water carting continues to affected areas. Priority is being given to schools, health facilities, essential services, and communities along the Lami corridor. WAF has issued an apology for the ongoing inconvenience caused by the incomplete work.