Residents and businesses in Levuka are expected to benefit from a more reliable water supply following the completion of the new Totogo Reservoir, a major infrastructure upgrade designed to strengthen the town’s long-term water security.

The $2.39 million project, funded by the Government and delivered by the Water Authority of Fiji, will provide improved water services to around 2,800 residents, businesses, government offices and other essential services.

The new facility replaces the ageing reservoir, which had served the community for more than 40 years before reaching the end of its operational life.

It also sustained extensive damage during Tropical Cyclone Winston in 2016.

Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, commissioned the reservoir and said the project demonstrates the Coalition Government’s commitment to strengthening access to safe, reliable and sustainable drinking water while investing in the country’s critical infrastructure.

Constructed with modern steel panel technology, the reservoir incorporates higher engineering standards, improved corrosion protection, enhanced safety features and a fully enclosed roof to safeguard treated water quality.

The project also included upgrades to the access pathway, the installation of a new footbridge, electrical works and other supporting infrastructure.

The completion of the Totogo Reservoir also marks a milestone for the Water Authority of Fiji, becoming its first steel panel reservoir built since the Public Works Department era and reinforcing efforts to expand modern, climate-resilient water infrastructure nationwide.