. The extreme drought situation within the NMB region (dams at 34%) is affecting major contributors to the GDP Business is expected to reduce water consumption by 25%. . NMBM request for Drought Disaster and Water Infrastructure Funding of R1,6bn has not materialised yet. Applied for in April 2010 and as yet no indication to its approval. These are long lead time large construction projects and will create many jobs in the region. An indication of 28% (R450 Million)of funding allocated . Eastern Cape and NMB typically drought region. Current drought due to no major rain for two years. These cycles are set to continue and worsen with global warming Therefore the water infrastructure funding will assist long term sustainability of industry in the region . Current infrastructure would not support the development in the Coega IDZ refinery project. This could impact potential ~30 000 direct and indirect jobs. . High water users are considering relocation of production to other regions as water quota's for industry could be imposed once dam levels drop further. . Constraints on the local municipal budget affecting repairs to aging infrastructure and reducing leaks. . Leaks in the schools in the Metro equate to 8% of the water used - 18 to 20 ML/day is wasted with no accountability and interventions from the department of education.