Water Pump Sabotage Suspected

Suspected sabotage has been linked to recent water cuts in parts of the country, it has been revealed.

The revelation was made by Water Authority of Fiji chief executive officer Barry Omundson.

He said in one water pumping station, a shaft was deliberately damaged and would not close properly. He said WAF investigation teams had compiled reports from other stations which would be lodged with Police today.

Mr Omundson said: “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.

“The suspected sabotage made an already dire situation worse with water levels being low due to our current climatic conditions, induced by climate change.

“We are implementing strategies such as tighter security measures to protect our assets and our teams continue to work around the clock to supply water to Fijians,” Mr Omundson said.

“We, of course, are aware that work needs to be done in many areas and we are currently undertaking several exercises to improve the authority, in particular, the work and people culture.”

Edited by Nemani Delaibatiki

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