The Department of Public Works (DPW) plays a leading role in the job creation initiatives through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and other infrastructure projects. It has received an additional budget of R9.7 billion over the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) period. This includes R3.5 billion for EPWP and R4.4 billion for infrastructure budget. The Department has been allocated additional allocation of R835.8 million in the 2010/11 financial year to strengthen the EPWP incentive scheme. This scheme will be extended to such sectors as the social sector, environmental sector and community work programmes. Labour intensive methods are enforced through this scheme with ongoing monitoring done to ensure that empowerment is attained. Of the additional budget for infrastructure, R451.1 million is allocated for the 2010/11 financial year. This goes to Border Control Operational Coordinating Committee (BCOCC). The DPW is the custodian of immovable assets at 54 land ports of entry. This budget goes for infrastructural development at the land ports of entry by 2010 and beyond. The implementation of this programme is expected to be labour intensive and pro-Black Economic Empowerment (BEE).