National Treasury indicated that the implementation of MWIG as a direct grant ensures that municipalities will operate and maintain completed water infrastructure projects. Furthermore, National Treasury stated that the sustainability of completed water infrastructure projects was a key concern given that many water projects have been built but have since ceased to function. Municipal infrastructure grants will be reviewed and realigned in the 2013 MTEF. The review will be collaborative (involving national departments, SALGA and the Financial Fiscal Commission) and will include extensive consultation with municipalities.