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The giant oil tank being erected by the Caltex Oil Co. near Kaiti Beach has reached a very interesting stage. The roof has been built inside the tank, and over a large number of empty oil drums. As the tank is built up, water will be poured into the tank and the drums will float up, thus enabling the roof to be used as a working platform.

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Now looking something like its finished design, the free flight aviary in the Botanical Gardens is taking shape. The $7000 structure is expected to house quite a variety of colourful birds.

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The open air theatre on Centennial Marine Drive presents a very attractive appearance with its green sward, planted trees and shrubs. Recent Council briefs say that it is possible that the plans for the use of the area could become a reality in the not too distant future. It would be especially suitable, of course, for events like the recent rock concert and the beach girl contest, not to mention other large outdoor-type entertainments, particularly over the holiday period.

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The massive construction which is to be the new Olympic Pool complex is progressing satisfactorily. This view of the complex, which is of an international standard, overlooks the main pool and changing rooms.

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A redevelopment scheme for the Coronation Hotel site is proposed by the W. M. Angus Construction Company. The company has bought the site and old hotel, on the corner of Gladstone Road and Lowe Street, from New Zealand Breweries Ltd.

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The Youth Hostels Association has been granted an application for conditional use of this property as a youth hostel. Situated at 607 Gladstone Road, the hostel will have the usual facilities and provide for 25 beds.

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Work is just about completed on the Albert Street I.H.C. Hostel extension. The new 10 bed wing (two double and six single rooms) will be named The Florence Taylor Wing in memory of Mrs Florence Taylor, who died recently. Mrs Taylor became associated with I.H.C. when she began teaching at the Kahutia School in 1959. Since that time she had been secretary of the society, and also secretary of the hostel subcommittee, a position she held at the time of her death. The wing is to be opened by the Minister of Social Welfare, Mr King, on March 30.