The DLM reported that its public participation is limited to local offices but regular meetings and information sessions are held at the provincial level. The DLM informed the Committees that Eskom and DBSA are always absent during the IDP process. The Committees were informed by the DLM that sector departments have implemented some projects in the local communities. These include still water reticulation; the establishment of a taxi rank; the pavement of sidewalks through the EPWP; the establishment of a new library in Barkly West by the Department of Arts and Culture; and the construction of a new hospital in Barkly West by the Department of Health.