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Final section of the 20,693m3 of concrete being poured into the foundation of Unit 2's Nuclear Island.

Rapid progress is being made on the first unit, which achieved its own J0 milestone last June.

Using the experience from completing Unit 1, work on the second unit was completed ahead of schedule, despite measures to protect against Covid-19.

The specialist team used social-distancing and protective equipment to work safely in 24/7 shifts.

Over 20,000m3 of nuclear-grade concrete was poured using boom cranes.

The view of the unit 2 base weighing 49,000 tonnes from one of the 43 tower cranes currently on site.

The final concrete pour for Unit 2 continued around the clock.

The Common Raft is a cross-shaped foundation on which all of reactor’s Nuclear Island buildings will sit.