Two types of communities were residing in the area, which was made up of approximately 20 000 families. Some were relocated from Alexandra and others were left behind during the construction of Diepsloot West. In Diepsloot East, the plan was to build a mixed development consisting of government subsidy houses and rental stock. The project will provide approximately 6 700 housing opportunities. The environmental impact assessment (EIA) was a challenge because it was found that there were bullfrogs that needed to be protected. The area was on a flood line and 30% of the land was under water and contained indigenous bullfrogs. The lack of funding for the Diepsloot project was also a challenge. It was reported that the project was going to take at least 12 years to be completed, provided that funding would be sorted out.