Olympic Park ‘big build’ is big business for UK plc
With the ‘big build’ nearing completion the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) announces that it is coming to the end of its procurement programme. An aerial view of the Olympic Stadium More than 1,500 direct contracts have been awarded, worth over £6bn. As a result tens of thousands of supply chain contracts have spread across the UK . For example, More...
First tree planted in Olympic Park garden
The two amateur gardeners who won the competition to design the Olympic Park’s Great British Garden have planted the first tree, 20-year-old oak, in the centre of the garden that they designed. An artist’s More...
Olympic Stadium track used for first time
Top British athletes witnessed the unveiling of the track in the Olympic Stadium today as London 2012 celebrated another milestone on the Olympic Park. Schoolchildren from West Ham Church Primary School in the More...
Construction complete on London 2012 Olympic Stadium
Construction complete on London 2012 Olympic Stadium The final piece of turf has been laid on the field of play in the Olympic Stadium, marking completion of construction of the venue. Chairman of the IOC Athletes’ More...
Visiting in 2012 – Accessibility
LOCOG and the ODA are committed to ensuring that London 2012 is everyone’s Games, with services and facilities to meet all accessibility requirements. Wheelchair spaces Spaces for wheelchair users are available More...
New aerial images show transformation of the Olympic Park
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has released new aerial images showing the transformation of the Olympic Park, with the construction of the permanent venues nearing completion and the parklands taking shape. The More...
Athletes’ Village
The vibrant Athletes’ Village will be situated in the Olympic Park, within walking distance of the venues – enhancing the experience of athletes and officials. During the Games During the Games the More...
1,000 days of construction on the Olympic Stadium
Today marks a 1,000 days since construction started on the Olympic Stadium. See the journey from day one to day 1,000 in photos. Day one: the Olympic Stadium site is cleared and the piling machines are ready More...