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The contractor has commenced with the construction of concrete slabs. Thereafter we will commence with the provision of corrugated zinc structures (4&#215;4) and the relocation of occupants. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Phase two, we are expecting to relocate 600 occupants. And in Phase three the expected occupants relocation is 1 000,&#8221; said Botes.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said the first phase is expected to be completed by October this year. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phase two is expected to be completed by April next. And phase three by October next year.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Melt said the estimated project costs over three financial years is approximately R124 615 000.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ward 114 councillor <a href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/cityvision\/mfuleni-bogus-butchery-sparks-food-safety-concerns-and-public-outrage-20241121\/\">Ernest Madikane<\/a> confirmed the project started late last year by removing the trees and levelling the ground. 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