An investigation is currently underway on suspected sabotage on Water Authority of Fiji systems after signs of deliberate damage were found on the Authority’s pumps causing major water cuts in many parts of Fiji.
Last month, WAF’s investigation teams inspecting the pumps that send water from Tacirua to Dokanisuva reservoir found that shafts had been prevented from closing due to suspected sabotage.
Other areas around Fiji are also being investigated.
WAF CEO, Barry Omundson says at this stage, the signs strongly point to sabotage and it is quite sad that so many Fijians had to suffer because of the actions of a few people.
He says the suspected sabotage made an already dire situation worse with water levels being low due to weather patterns induced by our current climatic conditions.
Omundson says the investigation team’s report is being handed over to the Fiji Police Force for further action.
He says in the meantime, WAF is implementing strategies such as tighter security measures to protect their assets and their teams continue to work around the clock to supply water to Fijians.
Omundson says they are aware that work needs to be done in many areas and they are currently undertaking several exercises to improve the authority, in particular, the work and people culture.
