According to the 2011 ENE the estimated costs for the completion of the De Hoop Dam were approximately R3.1 billion. Of the estimated budget, R2.1 billion had been spent up to 2010/11 and R926.4 would be spent over the MTEF period. Construction of the Dam started in 2007 scheduled for commissioning by the end of 2012. Commissioning was delayed by a year due to poor foundation conditions and industrial actions. Approximately 3 million people in the domestic sector would benefit from this Dam in the Greater Sikhukhune, Waterberg and Capricorn district municipalities.