Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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The Australian Opal Centre building is progressing at an incredible pace! Check out the newly constructed walls and learn about the other projects happening in the background at the AOC as the building is constructed on the historic Three Mile opal field.

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Special thanks to Jenni Brammall, the Australian Opal Centre, BARPA, Darcstudio, Vicki Bokros, Graeme Anderson and everyone who has contributed to the Australian Opal Centre!

0:00 Introduction
0:37 Eight Days
1:32 Building Orientation & Features
3:05 Concrete Supports
3:47 Patreon - Thank You!
4:18 Roof Trusses
5:15 Other AOC Projects
5:45 2024 Fossil Dig
6:26 Australian Opal Tour
7:05 SPARK: Cinema Under The Stars
7:18 Showroom
7:44 Support the AOC
8:00 Founders: Funding Announcement
9:17 Conclusion
9:49 Acknowledgments

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