. The population size was 37 000, with an unemployment rate of 39%. . The housing backlog stood at 3 093 units, while the municipality received an allocation of R3 million for the delivery of houses. . The municipality consisted of 7 wards and 13 councillors. . Subsidies did not cover costs for infrastructure, and funding for bulk infrastructure was inadequate. . A municipal infrastructure grant (MIG) was not allocated to the Karoo. . The area experienced a water shortage. . Soil conditions were unsuitable for digging trenches. Large pieces of machinery were required, which due to their cost, were unaffordable to the municipality.