During the 30-minute tour we saw the site of the Olympic Stadium, Aquatics Centre and a number of smaller venues for sports such as Hockey, Handball and Basketball.
The size of the Park and the scale of the construction project that is being undertaken was really brought home to me, with the site feeling more like a mini city than a conventional construction site - it even has its own bus network to move construction workers and engineers from location to location.
Transport will be just as vital during the Games themselves, and London Underground is working hard to ensure that spectators, athletes and members of the Olympic Family will have no difficulties travelling to and from the Park. West Ham and Stratford Regional Stations have been designated as 'gateway stations' to the Olympic Park, and will see improvements to help them deal with tens of thousands of customers, and make sure they present London’s best face to the world. In particular, at Stratford Station a new platform will be constructed for the Central Line, a third subway will be opened up and a new ticket hall on the northern side of the station will be put in place to allow access directly into the Park.
More generally London Underground is planning improvements, including the provision of step-free access at Southfields Station (close to Wimbledon, which will host the Tennis events) and Baker Street and Green Park Stations (for events in the Central Zone). Work has already also started on putting in place plans for transporting the many thousands of people around the city, and ensuring they find the Tube to be safe, quick and reliable.
Having seen the Olympic Park we all felt that the magnificent facilities being constructed at the moment, combined with the transport improvements being made across the city, will ensure a very successful Games in 2012, and equally importantly, a lasting legacy for the people of east London.
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