Since infrastructure funding remains a challenge, it was argued that there should be an explicit link between municipal infrastructure grant (MIG) allocations and LES allocations, especially in smaller municipalities. Funding should be set aside through MIG for the funding of refurbishment and upgrade of existing infrastructure in smaller and poorer municipalities. SALGA welcomed the envisaged devolvement of the housing and public transport functions to cities and the increase in the Devolution of Property Rates Grant.