The Committee wishes to place on record its disappointment at the state of affairs surrounding this important project in the Northern Cape. The project is almost a decade overdue, and even then does not look anywhere near completion. The initial projected costs have quadrupled over the years. The Committee is concerned that this was allowed to happen, without any apparent intervention. In light of the seriousness of the issues as reported herein, the Committee recommends that a full-scale investigation be undertaken by the appropriate investigative authority, to look into the roles of various individuals and/or entities in the management of the project.