The Regional Branch of the Department reported that the construction of the Achornhoek Bulk Pipeline had commenced in August 2011. This pipeline would service 410 000 people in 19 villages and would be financed through the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant. This pipeline would be completed by August 2012. Concern was expressed in this regard since the completion of the water treatment works would be completed by May 2012. This would delay the distribution of water to the communities even further because there were funding gaps for the reticulation of water.