3.6.8 Despite the obvious pressure on infrastructure exerted by overcrowding, the DCS had again failed to meet its targets in relation to creating additional bedspaces. Major and long outstanding construction projects, which ought to have provided 1 045 new bedspaces have suffered serious delays. The DCS has indicated that the DPW and/or SITA have been responsible for the delays. Unfortunately the DCS' management have not been able to provide adequate evidence of efforts it has made to ensure that the necessary pressure was exerted to ensure that projects were completed, if not by original deadlines, then within reasonable time.