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The government is investing $83.4 million to improve Fiji’s water supply and treatment systems.
Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau explained this in Parliament in his response to the 2025-2026 National Budget.
He said the funding would fix low water pressure and frequent pipe bursts by upgrading and replacing old water pipes.
A major project is the $7.3 million Princess Road upgrade, which will bring 24/7 reliable water to about 14,000 people in elevated areas like Sakoca and Colo-i-Suva.
Tuisawau states a new $4.3 million Packaged Water Treatment Plant will support Suva, Lami, and parts of Nasinu by increasing water treatment capacity for 230,000 residents.
Work has also started on a new treatment plant and water supply scheme in Navua.
Other upgrades include $2.5 million for water mains in the Western Division and $5.6 million for the Benau Water Treatment Plant in the Northern Division.
To reduce water loss, $5.3 million is set aside for fixing leaks.
Tuisawau adds that 130 households will get water tanks under a $0.78 million residential support program.
Wastewater upgrades will receive $15.1 million including improvements at the Kinoya and Pacific Harbour treatment plants.
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