Energy Fiji Limited says in order to energise the entire EFL network in Viti Levu, they need to inspect the over 10,500 kilometres of power network and over 102,000 concrete and wooden poles which includes steel towers in Viti Levu.
Energy Fiji Limited says teams started inspections on Friday but it is was slowed down by the wind and rain.
These inspections are continuing today.
The priority areas for EFL at the moment are hospitals and health centres as well as water treatment plants.
CEO Hasmukh Patel has already said full restoration to all areas in Viti Levu could take up to one week.
He says strong winds caused damages to the electricity infrastructure, especially on the overhead lines cross arms and other associated accessories.
Patel adds that power supply in Viti Levu was affected and this meant that every metre of the power line has to be physically inspected, repaired where required, before it can be energised.
He says while this process is time-consuming, it is none-the-less critical to ensure the safety and security of power supply.
