Despite having regular checks on the Laqere Bridge pipes which has been around for the last 20 years, the Water Department said the pipes collapsed earlier than expected which resulted in thousands of people suffering water cuts.
Principal Water Information Officer Iliesa Sokia said they did not overlook this problem adding there were plans in place to change the pipes.
Sokia added that plans are also in place to replace water pumps along the Suva Nausori corridor which have been in use for the last 20-30 years also saying this will all be funded by the $150 million dollar loan from the ADB.
Meanwhile, Central Eastern Spokesperson Maika Nagalu said Water tanks to be installed in affected areas will cost $45,000 adding they plan to buy 37 water tanks with 20 to be installed today.
Meanwhile, Nagalu said water supply is expected to normalise this afternoon in Tuirara, Tovata, upper areas of Makoi, Valelevu, Tacirua East, Cunningham, New Town, Caubati, Laucala Beach, Raiwaiqa, Vatuwaqa, Rifle Range, after repair works were completed on the Wainibuku Water Pump which had developed mechanical problems this morning.
The areas that will still be affected include Brown Street, Gorrie Street, Tawa Street, Nacara in Vatuwaqa, USP, Grantham Road, Desvoex Road, Selbourne Street and the Government Buildings.
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Pipes collapsed earlier than expected
