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The private sector produced some 30,000 units of

accommodation in 1985 and production of about 33,000

units is expected in 1986.

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Demand for both public and private housing

continues to exceed supply, and outstanding demand

for public rental flats alone is estimated to be over

330,000 units. Assuming no untoward occurrences and

maintenance of current production targets, the bulk of

this rental demand should be met by the mid-1990s.