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Timeline of events for Water Cube
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2008-01-29 11:46

 

 July 2003, the design project officially settled.

 December 24, 2003, earthworks started.

 May 2005, the main concrete structure completed.

 June 2005, the steel structure to be installed.

 April 10, 2006, the main structure topped off, and its steel structure installed.

 June 16, 2006, the supportive structures removed.

 August 1, 2006, the first air cushion installed.

 December 26, 2006, the membrane structures installed outside.

 January 2007, the decoration and fit-up process started.

 March 2007, the municipal engineering works beginning.

 September 2007, the electro-mechanical equipment installed.

 January 28, 2008, the venue inaugurated and delivered for use.

 
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