12 January, 2026, 6:04 pm Central - 23°C Rain

Sigh of relief for 200 families as water supply normalises in Lakena Hill 2

Sigh of relief for 200 families as water supply normalises in Lakena Hill 2

By Karishma Kumari
13/12/2023
Photo : File

It is a sigh of relief for more than 200 families in Lakena Hill 2, Nausori as water supply has been normalied in their area.

This is after the Water Authority of Fiji was able to identify and rectify an airlock that was affecting the reticulation system.

WAF says after verification, their team was able to resolve the airlock issue by carrying out the required flushing operations along the trunk main supply to this area.

The authority further says they also plan to install pressure sensors and air valves along the pipeline to enhance monitoring and oversight abilities.

They say the water supply normalised on Saturday.

Resident Kristiana Ram earlier raised concerns that about 200 families from Lakena Hill 2 in Nausori were without running water for more than 8 days.

She also highlighted that this was affecting the residents as they were not able to do their washing, go to work and did not have enough water to drink.

FEATURE NEWS
New parents go through major ordeal at CWM without clear answers on baby's health
A father of a new born baby is raising serious concerns about the poor services at the CWM Hospital and the lack of information coming through regardi...
59 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Flash Flood Alert and Heavy Rain Warning in force for Fiji
A Flash Flood Alert and a Heavy Rain Warning is now in force for Fiji.The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure lies slow moving over ...
32 minutes ago

Balawa, Lautoka community install CCTV cameras for safer neighbourhood
The Balawa community in Lautoka has installed five CCTV cameras after raising funds, aiming to improve the safety of families in the ...
48 minutes ago

One Battle After Another and Adolescence take 4 Globes each
The 83rd Golden Globes has just come to an end with “Hamnet” winning best motion picture in the drama category.Best female actor in a motion ...
48 minutes ago

LTA looking at criminalising traffic offences - Rokosawa
The Land Transport Authority is looking at criminalising traffic offences as part of its road safety efforts.With a 25 percent increase in road ...
58 minutes ago

Heavy Rain Warning now in force for Fiji
A Heavy Rain Warning is now in force for Fiji.The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure with associated cloud, showers and rain currently ...
2 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Electricity tariff increase for users consuming more than 100 units
There is an increase in the electricity tariff rate for consumers using more than 100 units from 1 January next year.Fijian Competition and Consumer ...
10 days ago

Fiji needs to act on human trafficking indicators associated with Grace Road Group
The United States remains deeply concerned about indicators of trans-national organised crime and human trafficking in Fiji associated with the Grace ...
21 days ago

Cheap seed oils are not good for our health - O'Neill
With over 80 percent of deaths in Fiji caused by cardiovascular disease based on the 2011 report, naturopath and nutritionist Barbara O’Neill is ...
21 days ago

TOP