The project was an emergency housing project responding to disasters. In 2006, the greater Taung was hit by the disaster which affected more than 2000 households. The entire infrastructure was damaged. An amount of R87 million was allocated. Toro ya Africa was the company appointed to rebuild damaged post the disaster. Sanitation project was provided in a form of enviro low system but the community was not comfortable with this system. Communities did not want to be relocated to other areas; they preferred to remain where they are. Four different women constructors were appointed, and only one constructor delivered successfully. Those who failed, one of the reasons was that the area of dolomitic. It was indicated that the Department only received allocation towards the end of the financial year which is R15 million. It was indicated that the project is now proceeding very well and has been registered with the NHBRC.