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Madrid Complex | Madrid Construction Site
August 2, 2001
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Site Preparation and Excavation
Excavation for the DSS-55 pedestal began on Thursday August 2, 2001. The first couple of meters of top soil will
be removed mechanically, then 3 controlled explosive blasts will be used to break up the hard granite at the
construction site. When finished, the excavation will be approximately 10 meters deep.
