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This meant that at the start of the 21st century, the layout of the lake was significantly altered for the first time since its construction, on the southern shore of the East Basin, which was planned in 1997. A bidding process was enacted, and six construction firms were shortlisted for the contract
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It is expected that 1,700–1,800 dwellings or apartments will be constructed and that 7,000 square metres will be set aside for retail, 30,000 square metres for office blocks and 14,000 square metres for arts and cultural uses, while 19 hectares will be open to the public. Construction is
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in 2007, 50 years after the electricity generators stopped. The institution is the only Australian facility completely dedicated to contemporary glass art. A 22 m high tower of glass and light named
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in early 2003. In April 2007, the government awarded the contract, worth 1 billion dollars, to McMahon Contractors. Construction began in July.
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expected to be complete by 2010, with a new island being created in the harbour.
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Multimillion-dollar luxury apartment complexes were built in the suburb of
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Kingston Foreshores Redevelopment
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"ACT Govt awards Kingston harbour contract"
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
"Six companies short-listed for Kingston Foreshore Project"
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
"Developer buys first Kingston Foreshore land"
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
"Landscaping, waste water concerns hit Kingston development"
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"Facts and Frequently Asked Questions"


"Canberra Glassworks celebrates first birthday"

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