Environmental monitoring

Before we started work on the Olympic Park site, we produced a report called the Environment Statement which was part of the approved planning application for the Olympic Park.

The Environment Statement looked at the likely significant effects of the Olympic Park project on the environment and the measures necessary to manage them. The report considered issues such as air quality, noise, ecology, water quality, flooding and transport.

As part of the report, we also undertook several surveys to understand fully the existing environmental conditions on the site. These included surveys of plants and animals, noise, water and air quality.

Before and during construction, we have put in place measures to reduce the effects on the environment and the local community.

Minimising noise and dust

We are monitoring noise and dust around the Olympic Park and publishing summaries of the results on this website. We are taking measures to help manage and control dust and noise levels across the site.

Protecting waterways

We are protecting the waterways that run around and through the Park from the effects of construction. For example, we are storing chemicals and oils carefully so they do not run into the waterways.

Protecting wildlife

We have relocated newts, toads and sand martins to new habitats so they will not be affected by construction; these will be brought back to the area after construction ends. Read more about this work in the Sustainable Design and Construction Update.

Code of Construction Practice

We have also produced a Code of Construction Practice which contractors must follow for any construction activity on the Park. It includes information about working hours and how to manage the effects of construction like noise and dust.

This document was submitted to and approved by the ODA Planning Decisions Team (PDT) in December 2007, following consultation with the Environment Agency, Environmental Health Officers (EHOs), British Waterways and other key government and local organisations.