. In February 2008, the contractor made a request for an opportunity to provide definitive plans that would see the project completed by 20 March 2008. . By April 2008, the contractor had failed to complete the project or submit the required completion plan. They were then informed that they were in breach of contract. . In February 2009, the contractor submitted claims for extension of delivery timeframe with costs. . A revised programme was requested from the contractor. They set a new completion date of May 2010. . In December 2009, the Northern Cape Department of Roads and Public Works (DRPW) terminated the contract, subject to legal processes.