On the number of projects implemented, the PoWC reported that in 2010/11 financial year 32 projects were implemented and 21 were completed in the fourth quarter, which were started in the third quarter. Six projects were started and completed in the fourth quarter. Overall the total cost of the 6 projects was R696 000. The PoWC further said all targets for 2010/11 financial year were met. With respect to the 2011/12 financial year, the PoWC reported that there are 26 projects which were at the implementation stage; 20 of these projects have been started instead of 12 projects. These projects are implemented across the province and those benefited the most from the projects being located in the peripheral/rural areas. So far only 1 project has been completed. The PoWC submitted that R761 00 has been spent on these projects.