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Tuesday, October 23, 1973

Also included in the final phase of the project is the construction

of a single-storey modular market providing accommodation for some 30

stalls.

Stage I of the estate was completed last year and provides homes

for about 38,000 tenants in nine multi-storey blocks.

Work on Stage II is in full swing and it is envisaged to house

another 24,000 people. The final stage is due to commence in January next

year and should be completed in mid-1976.

NEW PLAYGROUND FOR POKFULAM

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Residents of Pokfulam district on Hong Kong Island will have their

own public playground early next year.

The Urban Council has earmarked more than two acres of land to the

north-east of the junction of Mount Davis Road and Pokfulam Road for the new

playground.

There will be a miniature football pitch, two basketball and two

volleyball courts, and a playground with specially designed games equipment

for younger children.

A rest garden with a pavilion and the usual public toilet facilities

will also be provided.

All the games pitches will be floodlit at night while the garden and

the children's playground will have general park lighting.

Construction of the playground is expected to begin early in

December and take about five months to complete.

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