
Construction on Sweden Island Begins
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Construction has commenced on Sweden Island.
Construction has commenced on Sweden Island and 400 cubic meters of concrete for the foundation are being poured. The construction team is in a race against the clock, with only seven hours to complete this task so that the concrete dries as one solid mass.
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Construction on Sweden Island Begins
Clip: Episode 2 | 1m 38sVideo has Closed Captions
Construction has commenced on Sweden Island and 400 cubic meters of concrete for the foundation are being poured. The construction team is in a race against the clock, with only seven hours to complete this task so that the concrete dries as one solid mass.
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