. An additional allocations of R26.3 billion over the 2010/11 MTEF to the BIF is requested on the basis of unlocking the delivery of reticulation services by funding bulk infrastructure and procuring well located land towards addressing backlogs in order to ensure universal access to basic services. DCoG explained that the BIF will be specifically used to upgrade, refurbish and rehabilitate bulk infrastructure such as Water and Waste Water Treatment Works; and