The area provided housing for the Black labourers and their families and was meant to service the industrial area of Rosslyn, 10 km away. Apart from the state-built houses, Black people were permitted to buy plots and build their own houses. It was estimated that the suburb would eventually accommodate a population of 120,000 people.
The area offered accommodation for Black workers and their households, intended to serve the industrial zone of Rosslyn, 10 km away. Besides the government-built residences, Black individuals were allowed to purchase plots and construct their own homes. It was estimated that the neighborhood would eventually house a population of 120,000 people.