3. The Municipal Manager gave the Committee a broad overview of the municipality, a profile of all wards, the challenges in respect of unemployment, poverty alleviation, training, the impact of ostrich farming in the area and the budget. The Municipal Manager also touched on the various initiatives being undertaken by the municipality. The housing project was well underway and about 600 units had already been completed. He explained the long delay in obtaining the Environmental Impact Assessment Report for the country estate and golf course development and appealed to the Committee for assistance in this regard. The country estate would give the community a boost in terms of job creation and other positive spin- offs. He also indicated that the recent flooding had put a heavy strain on the municipal infrastructure and the area was declared a disaster area. The municipality desperately needed more funds to address this issue. The municipality had its audit committee and necessary procurement policies in place.