4. Overview of the service delivery environment of the Department to contribute to the 12 Government outcomes Within the outcomes-based performance management framework adopted by Government, the Department contributes to two critical outcomes: the development of an efficient, competitive and responsive economic infrastructure network (outcome 6), and the protection and enhancement of environmental assets and natural resources (outcome 10). The Department contributes to these outcomes by ensuring the maintenance and supply availability of the country's bulk water infrastructure, protecting and enhancing environmental assets and natural resources, and improving water quality and quantity of water resources.