3. Construction of the Tswelopele Correctional Centre (formerly referred to as the New Kimberley Correctional Centre) commenced in November 2006 and was plagued by numerous delays ascribed to, amongst others, shortage of steel, labour unrest, inclement weather, and mistakes related to the fact that the construction was a pilot project and that, therefore, there were no past experiences to draw on. The Centre finally started admitting offenders on 11 January 2010, and was officially handed over on 16 February 2010. It can accommodate 3 000 male medium- security offenders, serving sentences of 5 to 40 years, and has a 425-member staff establishment.