1. INFRASTRUCTURE 1.1 At first glance, the base facilities seemed well maintained. However, it was soon confirmed that, while efforts are made by soldiers to do repair and maintenance work, this is not sustainable over an extended period of time. The derelict condition of facilities, exacerbated by the recent flooding in Hoedspruit area, requires intensive maintenance and renovation. In the long term, the cost of repairing and maintaining buildings would be greater should delays persist in starting the necessary renovation of key facilities.