5.2.2 The delegation found that, although a contractor had been appointed to attend to the water leakages, the water reticulation system was so old that no amount of repair could permanently address the problems. The DPW confirmed that the centres' water pipes were prone to bursting and that the contractor was unable to fix them permanently. A consultant had been appointed to assess the situation and that report was due on 12 August. The centre's R100 000 day-to-day budget could not be used to maintain, repair or replace the water system.