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Friday, July 27, 1973

The first stage of the estate was completed last year and provides

accommodation for some 38,000 people in nine multi-storey blocks. The

third and final stage of the estate will provide housing for another 15,000.

When fully completed, it will have a population of some 77,000.

Tenders for construction of the second stage are invited in a

notice published in today's gazette. The closing date is noon on Friday,

August 24.

Note to Editors:

Copies of a photograph of a model of the estate are boxed this evening.

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