2. Notwithstanding the above, the Committee requests both these Departments to ensure that maintenance and repair responsibilities are transferred to the Department of Defence (DOD), in order for the Defence Works Formation to commence with the upgrade and renovation of defence facilities. During out interactions at various bases, training facilities and 1 Military Hospital, management teams believed that this Works Formation would assist in ensuring that defence facilities are properly maintained at acceptable standards. The Committee believes that the DOD must ensure that facilities are adequately maintained and that resources are efficiently utilised for such purposes. 1.1.3. Marievale illegal occupations