Building Paradise Island

Building Paradise Island

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Building Paradise Island

Synopsis

Filmed over 2 years - from foundations to opening party - this is the amazing story of the total transformation of an abandoned, industrial island into a luxury destination. Battling against isolation, extreme weather and a punishing schedule the teams building paradise must work night and day to deliver this incredibly ambitious project on time.

Episodes

Season 1

  • The Deepest Clean

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    An island is purchased and the date to open to the public set. But with a huge clean-up to do and two gigantic lagoons to build, can it be done in time?

  • Marine Reboot

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    An ambitious plan is established to revive the seas around Ocean Cay as the island's new owners attempt to obtain a coveted Marine Reserve status.

  • Race To The Finish

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    Opening day approaches, but can the build be finished, the island supplied and staff trained in time to welcome 5000 expectant guests to Ocean Cay?